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Long-Term Burden of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Purpose of ReviewBreast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) remains a significant burden for breast cancer survivors. With improved survival,...
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Pedal Lymphedema After Lymphadenectomy for Pelvic Cancers
Pedal lymphedema is a common complication seen in patients after pelvic cancer surgeries. Preventive measures can help in reducing lymphedema during...
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Sleep quality and lymphedema in breast cancer survivors: a mixed method analysis
PurposeThe purpose of this convergent mixed methods study was to assess the perceptions and characteristics of sleep in breast cancer survivors...
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Lymphedema and Wound Care
Lymphedema is a chronic condition characterized by an abnormal collection of fluid (lymph) in the interstitial space. It is secondary to a lymphatic...
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Comprehensive Approach to Management of Lymphedema
Purpose of reviewThis review provides a practical, evidence-based summary of lymphedema with a focus on its clinical management to guide clinicians...
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Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (BCRL) and Bioimpedance Spectroscopy: Long-Term Follow-Up, Surveillance Recommendations, and Multidisciplinary Risk Factors
BackgroundEarly detection and intervention for breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) significantly decreases progression to persistent BCRL...
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Fatigue and sleep quality improvement through complete decongestive therapy in postmastectomy lymphedema: An investigative analysis
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of complete decongestive therapy (CDT) on cancer-related fatigue, sleep quality, and lymphedema-specific quality of...
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The Lymphedema
In lymphedema, we distinguish primary (congenital) from secondary (acquired) lymphedema. For both, the insufficient transport capacity of lymphatic...
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Prevention and Treatment of Arm Lymphedema After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
The breast cancer related lymphedema is a major but easily preventable morbidity in patients who undergo axillary dissection.The incidence rate...
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Financial toxicity experienced by patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema: a systematic review
PurposeTo perform a systematic review on financial toxicity of breast cancer–related lymphedema.
MethodsSeven databases were searched on September...
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Axillary Reverse Map** Aids in Reducing the Rates of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema in Underserved Ethnically Diverse Population
BackgroundBreast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) poses a significant risk following sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and axillary lymph node...
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Association between the single-nucleotide polymorphism (rs1030868) variant in matrix metallopeptidase 2 gene and the development of lymphedema
BackgroundUnderstanding the genetic and molecular pathophysiology of lymphedema contributes to the identification of the complex interaction of genes...
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Postoperative lymphedema after primary total hip arthroplasty: prospective analysis of bikini incision-type direct anterior approach versus established standard approaches
BackgroundMinimally invasive approaches to the hip joint for total hip arthroplasty such as the DAA (“Direct Anterior Approach with bikini incision”)...
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Longitudinal, Long-Term Comparison of Single- versus Multipoint Upper Limb Circumference Periodical Measurements as a Tool to Predict Persistent Lymphedema in Women Treated Surgically for Breast Cancer: An Optimized Strategy to Early Diagnose Lymphedema and Avoid Permanent Sequelae in Breast Cancer Survivors
PurposeWe aim to evaluate whether upper limb (UL) circumference (ULC) and UL swelling sensation (ULSS) performed shortly after surgery or later on...
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Analysis of the Understanding and Worry about Lymphedema of Patients with Breast Cancer
BackgroundLymphedema is a potential lifelong sequela of breast cancer treatment. We sought to: (1) evaluate the worry and knowledge of patients about...
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Lymphatic remap** by long-term lymphoscintigraphy follow-up in secondary lymphedema after breast cancer surgery
The purpose of the study is to investigate long-term changes on lymphoscintigraphy and their association with clinical factors in breast...
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A comparative evaluation of the efficacy of complete decongestive therapy in the treatment of unilateral breast cancer–related lymphedema with and without metabolic syndrome
AimThis study aimed to investigate the effect of the presence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) on the limb volume and quality of life (QoL) of patients...
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Risk factors of unilateral breast cancer-related lymphedema: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of 84 cohort studies
PurposeTo review and update the incidence and risk factors for breast cancer-related lymphedema based on cohort studies.
MethodsThe study was guided...
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Prediction models for breast cancer-related lymphedema: a systematic review and critical appraisal
PurposeThe development of risk prediction models for breast cancer lymphedema is increasing, but few studies focus on the quality of the model and...
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Breast lymphedema following breast-conserving treatment for breast cancer: current status and future directions
PurposeTo examine the current evidence on breast lymphedema (BL) diagnosis and treatment after breast-conserving surgery, identify gaps in the...
