Risk factors for lower limb lymphedema in gynecologic cancer patients after initial treatment
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DOI: 10.1007/s10147-019-01608-6
Abstract: Background Most studies on lower limb lymphedema have been conducted in gynecologic cancer patients who underwent surgery for gynecologic malignancy. This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors for lower limb lymphedema development in gynecologic… read more here.
Keywords: lower limb; limb lymphedema; risk factors;
Evidence-based practice in the management of lower limb lymphedema after gynecological cancer
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DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2016.1247935
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: Lower limb lymphedema (LLL) is characterized as a physical-functional chronic complication that impacts the quality of life of women who have gone through treatment for gynecological cancer. The present study aims to check… read more here.
Keywords: lower limb; treatment; gynecological cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
Development of a Noninvasive Skin Evaluation Method for Lower Limb Lymphedema.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2018.0089
Abstract: Background: The skin's condition is altered in lymphedema patients, and evaluating this change is important. Some noninvasive methods for evaluating skin condition have been reported, especially in upper limb lymphedema. However, evaluating the skin in… read more here.
Keywords: limb; lower limb; skin; lymphedema patients ... See more keywords
Role of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in the Evaluation of Patients with Upper Limb Lymphedema.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2019.0085
Abstract: Background: Monofrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) protocols seek to further quantify changes in lymphedema compared with traditional circumferential evaluations. Complex decongestive therapy (CDT) is an effective method of reducing unilateral upper limb lymphedema secondary to… read more here.
Keywords: impedance analysis; bioelectrical impedance; upper limb; bia ... See more keywords
Personalizing Conservative Lymphedema Management Using Indocyanine Green-Guided Manual Lymphatic Drainage.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2020.0090
Abstract: Background: The Australian Lymphoedema Education, Research and Treatment Program (ALERT) at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia is one of the flagship programs of Australia's first fully integrated academic health sciences centre, MQ Health. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: manual lymphatic; indocyanine green; drainage; limb lymphedema ... See more keywords
Skin Layer Thickness and Shear Wave Elastography Changes Induced by Intensive Decongestive Treatment of Lower Limb Lymphedema
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2021.0036
Abstract: Background: A detailed quantitative evaluation would be beneficial for management of patients with limb lymphedema. Methods and Results: In 47 patients with lower limb lymphedema at International Society of Lymphology clinical stage 2A (18 limbs),… read more here.
Keywords: limb lymphedema; lower limb; subcutis; thickness ... See more keywords
Hallermann–Streiff Syndrome and Lower Limb Lymphedema with Nasal Obstruction
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/1520880
Abstract: Background Hallermann–Streiff syndrome (HSS) is a rare congenital abnormality involving multiple craniofacial malformations, such as micrognathia, prominent frontal and nasal bones, vision defects, and dental anomalies, which can result in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. The… read more here.
Keywords: streiff syndrome; nasal obstruction; hallermann streiff; limb lymphedema ... See more keywords
The effect of upper limb lymphedema in posture of patients after breast cancer surgery.
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DOI: 10.3233/bmr-210049
Abstract: BACKGROUND Upper limb lymphedema is one of the complications following breast cancer-related surgery. It is a fact that there are alterations in posture of the trunk following surgery, however, there is not much data on… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; breast cancer; upper limb; posture ... See more keywords