Association of Lower Extremity Lymphedema With Physical Functioning and Activities of Daily Living Among Older Survivors of Colorectal, Endometrial, and Ovarian Cancer
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.1671
Abstract: This cohort study investigates the association of lower extremity lymphedema with physical functioning and the need for assistance with activities of daily living among older female survivors of colorectal, endometrial, and ovarian cancer. read more here.
Keywords: association lower; lower extremity; lymphedema physical; activities daily ... See more keywords
The agreement between three classification systems used to grade the severity of lymphedema in patients with upper and lower extremity lymphedema: A retrospective study.
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DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2161080
Abstract: BACKGROUND Several classification systems are used to grade the severity of lymphedema. Their agreement with each other has not been reported. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the agreement between the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) criteria, the… read more here.
Keywords: agreement; lower extremity; patients upper; lymphedema ... See more keywords
Edema Areas of Calves Measured with Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a Novel Indicator for Early Staging of Lower Extremity Lymphedema
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2016.0052
Abstract: Abstract Background: Staging of lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) is difficult in clinical work. The excellent soft tissue contrast of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enables soft tissue changes to... read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; resonance imaging; staging lower; magnetic resonance ... See more keywords
Effects of Aqua-Lymphatic Therapy on Lower Extremity Lymphedema: A Randomized Controlled Study.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2017.0017
Abstract: BACKGROUND The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the aqua-lymphatic therapy (ALT) on unilateral lower extremity lymphedema in the maintenance phase. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a randomized controlled trial with… read more here.
Keywords: lower extremity; aqua lymphatic; effects aqua; study ... See more keywords
Tissue Dielectric Constant and Skin Stiffness Relationships in Lower Extremity Lymphedema.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2022.0101
Abstract: Background: Lower extremity lymphedema or edema (LELE) may progressively transition from a state of excess tissue fluid to increased fat accumulation and collagen deposition, with tissue fibrosis and hardening. Such changes may lead to altered… read more here.
Keywords: tdc; lower extremity; tissue dielectric; extremity lymphedema ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of modified complex decongestive physiotherapy for preventing lower extremity lymphedema after radical surgery for cervical cancer: a randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2019-000911
Abstract: Background There is a lack of evidence in support of any prophylactic measure to prevent secondary lower extremity lymphedema after radical hysterectomy among patients with cervical cancer. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of… read more here.
Keywords: extremity lymphedema; lower extremity; group; cervical cancer ... See more keywords
Lower extremity lymphedema in patients with gynecologic malignancies
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DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2019-001032
Abstract: Lower extremity lymphedema is a chronic, often irreversible condition that affects many patients treated for gynecologic malignancies, with published rates as high as 70% in select populations. It has consistently been shown to affect multiple… read more here.
Keywords: extremity lymphedema; lower extremity; lymphedema patients; gynecologic malignancies ... See more keywords
EP1104 Lower extremity lymphedema in gynecologic cancer patients: propensity score matching analysis of external beam radiation versus brachytherapy
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DOI: 10.1136/ijgc-2019-esgo.1146
Abstract: Introduction/Background To compare the risk of lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) between pelvic external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and brachytherapy and to identify risk factors for LEL in gynecologic cancer patients treated with adjuvant radiation therapy… read more here.
Keywords: extremity lymphedema; gynecologic cancer; cancer; risk ... See more keywords
ASO Author Reflections: Simultaneous Ipsilateral Vascularized Lymph Node Transplantation and Contralateral Lymphovenous Anastomosis in Bilateral Different-Severities Extremity Lymphedema
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DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-08810-1
Abstract: The common etiologies of secondary extremity lymphedema are the surgical removal of axillary or pelvic lymph nodes and subsequent radiation for breast or gynecological cancers. Complex decongestive therapy (CDT), including manual lymphatic drainage and life-long… read more here.
Keywords: extremity; lymphovenous anastomosis; vascularized lymph; lymph node ... See more keywords
Assessing the preventive effect of immediate lymphatic reconstruction on the upper extremity lymphedema
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DOI: 10.21037/gs-22-554
Abstract: Background An immediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR) combining axillary reverse lymphatic mapping (ARLM) and lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) has been gradually in the spotlight as a novel surgical technique to prevent lymphedema. In this study, we investigate… read more here.
Keywords: effect; ilr; lymphedema; group ... See more keywords
Gastroepiploic vascularized lymph node transfer for the treatment of extremity lymphedema: comparison between middle and distal inset.
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DOI: 10.21037/gs.2020.02.10
Abstract: Background Middle and distal insets of gastroepiploic vascularized lymph node transfer (GE-VLNT) for extremity lymphedema have been described. However, there has been no prior comparison of surgical or patient-reported outcomes between these techniques. We analyzed… read more here.
Keywords: middle distal; distal inset; extremity lymphedema; extremity ... See more keywords