Imaging lymphatics in human normal and lymphedema limbs-Usefulness of various modalities for evaluation of lymph and edema fluid flow pathways and dynamics.
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DOI: 10.1002/jbio.201700132
Abstract: The human lymphatic system morphology and function still remain largely unknown to clinicians and biologists. How does the lymphatic vascular system look like in comparison to the blood transport system, how does lymph flow, where… read more here.
Keywords: edema fluid; imaging lymphatics; pathways dynamics; lymphedema ... See more keywords
Lymphedema microsurgery reduces the rate of implant removal for patients who have pre‐existing lymphedema and total knee arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.25517
Abstract: Patients with pre‐existing lymphedema who undergo total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for osteoarthritis (OA) are at high risk for periprosthetic joint infection. This complication usually requires removal of the implant. This study aimed to investigate whether… read more here.
Keywords: existing lymphedema; pre existing; total knee; knee ... See more keywords
Feasibility of machine‐delivered sequential massage for the management of lymphedema in the head and neck cancer survivor
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DOI: 10.1002/lio2.810
Abstract: Lymphedema after treatment for head and neck cancer negatively impacts the quality of life and can produce neck tissue stiffness, dysphagia, pain, and swelling. One form of treatment for lymphedema is machine‐delivered sequential lymphedema massage,… read more here.
Keywords: neck cancer; head neck; lymphedema; delivered sequential ... See more keywords
An alternative approach to combined autologous breast reconstruction with vascularized lymph node transfer
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.30091
Abstract: Dear Sirs, Post-mastectomy upper extremity lymphedema has been reported to occur in 24–49% of breast cancer patients (Becker et al., 2012). Factors such as congenital absence, extent of axillary surgery, radiation therapy, infection, and trauma… read more here.
Keywords: lymph node; breast reconstruction; lymphedema;
Lymphedema symptoms and limb measurement changes in breast cancer survivors treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy and axillary dissection: results of American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG) Z1071 (Alliance) substudy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-018-4334-7
Abstract: PurposeLymphedema is a potential complication of breast cancer treatment. This longitudinal substudy aimed to prospectively assess arm measurements and symptoms following neoadjuvant chemotherapy and axillary dissection in the ACOSOG/Alliance Z1071 trial to characterize the optimal… read more here.
Keywords: axillary dissection; breast cancer; neoadjuvant chemotherapy; cancer ... See more keywords
Validation of laser scanning confocal microscopy as a diagnostic method for lymphedema using a rat model
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DOI: 10.1007/s10103-020-03106-y
Abstract: Most previous diagnostic methods for lymphedema are invasive. Laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) combines laser and computer image processing technology, is capable of increasing the resolution of optical microscopy by 30–40%, and boasts a comparable… read more here.
Keywords: lymphedema; rat tail; model; microscopy ... See more keywords
The Diagnostic Approach to Lymphedema: a Review of Current Modalities and Future Developments
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DOI: 10.1007/s12609-019-00341-3
Abstract: Breast cancer–related lymphedema (BCRL) is a chronic disease that results from a disruption or obstruction in the lymphatic system and affects 15 in 100 individuals in the USA with newly diagnosed breast cancer. As no… read more here.
Keywords: current modalities; review; breast cancer; lymphedema ... See more keywords
Immediate inguinal lymphaticovenous anastomosis following lymphadenectomy in skin cancer of lower extremities.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2022.03.097
Abstract: BACKGROUND Secondary lymphedema following inguinal lymph node dissection in lower extremities skin cancer reduce the patients' quality of life. Immediate lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) at groin is a procedure intended to prevent secondary lymphedema. The data… read more here.
Keywords: skin cancer; lower extremities; lymphedema; year versus ... See more keywords
Superior Clinical, Quality of Life, Functional, and Health Economic Outcomes with Pneumatic Compression Therapy for Lymphedema.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.08.091
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Pneumatic compression therapy is one of several options for the management of lymphedema. The lack of clarity around clinical outcomes, quality of life, cost of care, and its proper application as a function of… read more here.
Keywords: compression therapy; quality life; pneumatic compression; lymphedema ... See more keywords
Breast Lymphedema After Conservative Breast Surgery: An Up-to-date Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2020.11.017
Abstract: Although arm lymphedema following breast cancer treatment is a common complication; breast lymphedema following treatment is not uncommon. Several risk factors were found to contribute to breast lymphedema, including axillary surgery, high body mass index… read more here.
Keywords: conservative breast; breast; breast lymphedema; breast surgery ... See more keywords
Surgical treatment of a penoscrotal massive localized lymphedema: Case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.05.022
Abstract: Highlights • Massive penoscrotal lymphedema is an aggressive type of lymphedema with great functional impairment for the patient.• The treatment of this type of lesion is eminently surgical, requiring ablative surgery.• Our technique consists of… read more here.
Keywords: surgical treatment; treatment penoscrotal; penoscrotal massive; treatment ... See more keywords