Efficacy and safety assessment of lymphovenous anastomosis in patients with primary and secondary lymphoedema: A systematic review of prospective evidence
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.30514
Abstract: Lymphoedema is a chronic, debilitating condition caused by an affected lymphatic system. Supermicrosurgical techniques like lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) have gained popularity because of its minimal invasiveness, better aesthetic outcome, and lower costs in comparison to… read more here.
Keywords: lymphoedema; systematic review; lymphovenous anastomosis; secondary lymphoedema ... See more keywords
A Rare Cause of Upper Limb Lymphoedema
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvssr.2018.10.002
Abstract: This is the first case report of upper extremity lymphoedema caused by a thyroid tumour. An 87 year old female patient with grade 3 lymphoedema of the upper right extremity was admitted. The lymphoedema had… read more here.
Keywords: lymphoedema; limb lymphoedema; cause upper; upper limb ... See more keywords
Increases in arm volume predict lymphoedema and quality of life deficits after axillary surgery: a prospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1038/s41416-020-0844-4
Abstract: Background Lymphoedema develops after axillary clearance (ANC) in 25% of patients. This prospective, multi-centre study compared multi-frequency bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) with arm volume measurement to: (1) determine which test has better diagnostic accuracy, (2) identify… read more here.
Keywords: quality life; lymphoedema; arm volume;
Lymphoedema conditions disrupt endothelial barrier function in vitro
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DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2022.0223
Abstract: Lymphatic vessel contractions generate net antegrade pulsatile lymph flow. By contrast, impaired lymphatic vessels are often associated with lymphoedema and altered lymph flow. The effect of lymphoedema on the lymph flow field and endothelium is… read more here.
Keywords: lymph flow; lymphoedema; flow; intercellular gap ... See more keywords
Quality-of-life outcomes after operative management of primary and secondary lymphoedema: a systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.16764
Abstract: BACKGROUND Lymphoedema is an incurable and progressive disease that affects not only physical function but overall quality of life. Surgical treatment options for the management of lymphoedema are being increasingly performed. This study aims to… read more here.
Keywords: management; quality life; treatment; lymphoedema ... See more keywords
Ulcerating nodules on a background of lower leg lymphoedema
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DOI: 10.1111/ced.15045
Abstract: A patient presented with a 3-month history of a rapidly enlarging ulcerated tumour on his lower leg, occurring on a background of chronic idiopathic lymphoedema of approximately 10 years' duration. Histology revealed extensive infiltration of the… read more here.
Keywords: lower leg; lymphoedema; nodules background; background lower ... See more keywords
A spotlight on lymphoedema Did Not Attends: Demographics and workforce costs
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13999
Abstract: This unique evaluation aimed to estimate, the financial impact of non‐attendance on a nation‐wide hospital lymphoedema service. Along with gaining some understanding of patient characteristics of those who Did Not Attend (DNA) and were subsequently… read more here.
Keywords: lymphoedema attends; lymphoedema; demographics workforce; attends demographics ... See more keywords
Leiomyosarcoma presenting as ‘idiopathic’ unilateral lower limb lymphoedema
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-219898
Abstract: A 74-year-old woman presented with an 8-year history of unilateral swelling of her right lower limb, which was thought to be ‘idiopathic’ lymphoedema until she noticed a painless swelling in her right groin. Physical examination… read more here.
Keywords: lymphoedema; lower limb; limb lymphoedema; leiomyosarcoma presenting ... See more keywords
Chronic lymphoedema: a nidus for squamous cell carcinoma
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-248543
Abstract: Lymphoedema is a chronic debilitating condition characterised by diffuse swelling caused by lymphatic obstruction. The secondary form of lymphoedema is more common than the primary form. Untreated filariasis remains an important cause of lymphoedema in… read more here.
Keywords: cell carcinoma; chronic lymphoedema; squamous cell; lymphoedema ... See more keywords
Abstract P6-12-16: L-Dex surveillance of breast cancer-related lymphoedema: A retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs17-p6-12-16
Abstract: Objectives: Breast cancer-related lymphoedema involves chronic, progressive, and incurable swelling in the treated breast or ipsilateral arm, hand, and/or trunk. The traditional referall-based model of care involves women being referred to a lymphoedema therapist after… read more here.
Keywords: lymphoedema; dex; surveillance; study ... See more keywords
High-Fat Diet in the Absence of Obesity Does Not Aggravate Surgically Induced Lymphoedema in Mice
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DOI: 10.1159/000461579
Abstract: Background: Lymphoedema represents the cardinal manifestation of lymphatic dysfunction and is associated with expansion of the adipose tissue in the affected limb. In mice, high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity was associated with impaired collecting lymphatic vessel… read more here.
Keywords: fat diet; hfd; lymphoedema; high fat ... See more keywords