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Biology of Lymphedema [PDF]

Biology, 2021
This narrative review portrays the lymphatic system, a poorly understood but important physiological system. While several reviews have been published that are related to the biology of the lymphatic system and lymphedema, the physiological alternations, which arise due to disturbances of this system, and during lymphedema therapy, are poorly ...
Bianca Brix, Omar Sery, Alberto Onorato, Christian Ure, Andreas Roessler, Nandu Goswami   +5 more
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A novel KIF11 mutation in a Turkish patient with microcephaly, lymphedema, and chorioretinal dysplasia from a consanguineous family. [PDF]

, 2012
Microcephaly–lymphedema–chorioretinal dysplasia (MLCRD) syndrome is a rare syndrome that was first described in 1992. Characteristic craniofacial features include severe microcephaly, upslanting palpebral fissures, prominent ears, a broad nose, and a ...
Ostergaard, P, Kantekin, E, Ozkinay, F, Özkınay F., Kantekin, Esin, Ozturk T., Jeffery, S, Fusun Atlihan, Jeffery S., Hazan F., Atlihan, Fusun, Esin Kantekin, ÖZTÜRK, ARİF TAYLAN, Ostergaard P., Steve Jeffery, Ozturk, T, Jeffery, Steve, Kantekin E., Hazan, F, Pia Ostergaard, Taylan Ozturk, Ozkinay, Ferda, Ostergaard, Pia, Filiz Hazan, Atlihan F., Atlihan, F, Ferda Ozkinay, Hazan, Filiz   +27 more
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Adjustable Compression Wraps (ACW) vs. Compression Bandaging (CB) in the Acute Phase of Breast Cancer-Related Arm Lymphedema Management—A Prospective Randomized Study

Biology, 2023
The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness, comfort and possibilities of the self-application of adjustable compression wraps (ACW) with compression bandaging (CB) in the acute phase of treatment in advanced upper-limb lymphedema.
Katarzyna Ochalek, Joanna Kurpiewska, Tomasz Gradalski   +2 more
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Upgradation of Lymph Supermicrosurgical Skills through Lymphatic Venous Anastomosis

Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2022
Supermicrosurgery, a technique involving the dissection and anastomosis of small vessels, has revolutionized the field of lymphedema treatment. However, in a lymphatic venous anastomosis, an arduous technique is required to manipulate the 0.1-0.8-mm ...
Hirofumi Imai, Shuhei Yoshida, Toshiro Mese, Solji Roh, Isao Koshima   +4 more
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Lymphedema [PDF]

Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2000
Aggressively applied decongestive measures (ie, manual lymphatic drainage, low-stretch bandaging, exercise, skin care, application of compressive elastic garments) are the mainstay of lymphatic therapy. Therapeutic regimens should differentiate between the sequential goals of acute volume reduction and maintenance of limb volume.
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Lymphaticovenular anastomosis for recurrent cellulitis in a dementia patient with lymphedema

Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2020
We describe a dementia patient with comorbid recurrent cellulitis and lymphedema in the left lower limb who was treated successfully for recurrent cellulitis by lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA).
Shuhei Yoshida, MD, PhD, Isao Koshima, MD, PhD, Hirofumi Imai, MD, Ayano Sasaki, MD, Shogo Nagamatsu, MD, PhD, Kazunori Yokota, MD, PhD   +5 more
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Data for the Spanish adaptation of Breast Cancer and Lymphedema Symptom Experience Index (BCLE SEI Esp)

Data in Brief, 2022
Breast cancer is one of the most diagnosed cancer in women worldwide and lymphedema is one of the most common late and chronic adverse effects of breast cancer treatment.
R Martin-Payo, J Cachero-Rodriguez, E Alvarez-Gomez, MR Fu, A Llaneza-Folgueras, MdM Fernandez-Alvarez   +5 more
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Treatment for upper-limb and lower-limb lymphedema by professionals specializing in lymphedema care [PDF]

, 2008
Up to 60% of patients with cancer of the vulva, and between 20 and 30% of patients with breast or abdominal cancers may develop lymphedema following treatment.
Newman, Beth M., Langbecker, D., Langbecker, Danette H., Newman, B., Hayes, Sandra C., Hayes, S.C., Janda, Monika, Janda, M.   +7 more
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How to Dissect Lymphatics under Loupes for Line Production System for Multiple Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis

Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery Open, 2020
Background A surgical line production system using loupes to dissect lymphatics and veins is a cost-effective way of performing multiple lymphaticovenular anastomoses.
Tarek Elsayed Mohamed Eldahshoury, Shuhei Yoshida, Isao Koshima, Hirofumi Imai, Toshio Uchiki, Ayano Sasaki, Shogo Nagamatsu, Kazunori Yokota   +7 more
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Using the Indocyanine Green (ICG) Lymphography to Screen Breast Cancer Patients at High Risk for Lymphedema

Diagnostics, 2022
Background: Indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography is a newer technique for diagnosing lymphedema. Our study aimed to find whether the abnormality of ICG lymphography can predict the occurrence of early lymphedema and then select candidates at high risk of
Miao Liu, Siyao Liu, Quanping Zhao, Ying Cui, Jin Chen, Shu Wang   +5 more
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