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Prospective Surveillance for Breast Cancer–Related Arm Lymphedema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2022
PURPOSE The call to integrate prospective surveillance for lymphedema into cancer care pathways is building momentum to enable early intervention and prevent the progression of the condition.
B. S. Rafn   +3 more
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Lymphedema

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, 2014
Lymphedema is the chronic, progressive swelling of tissue due to inadequate lymphatic function. Over time, protein-rich fluid accumulates in the tissue, causing it to enlarge. Lymphedema is a specific disease and should not be used as a generic term for an enlarged extremity. The diagnosis is made by evaluating the history and physical examination, and
Reid A, Maclellan, Arin K, Greene
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The Vicious Circle of Stasis, Inflammation, and Fibrosis in Lymphedema

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2022
Summary: Lymphedema is a progressive disease of the lymphatic system arising from impaired lymphatic drainage, accumulation of interstitial fluid, and fibroadipose deposition.
Stav Brown   +3 more
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Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials. Results of a Consensus Conference

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2021
Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: The goal of this consensus conference, sponsored by the American Association of Plastic Surgeons, was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials to examine both
D. Chang   +7 more
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Evaluating the Impact of Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction for the Surgical Prevention of Lymphedema

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2021
Background: Breast cancer–related lymphedema affects one in five patients. Its risk is increased by axillary lymph node dissection and regional lymph node radiotherapy.
A. Johnson   +10 more
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Lymphedema

Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 1987
Despite our improved knowledge of the lymphatic system, lymphedema remains an incurable disease. Its pathogenesis is still poorly understood, but fortunately the majority of patients can be satisfactorily managed by conservative means. Surgical intervention is offered only in cases of refractory disease and does not offer a surgical cure.
M R, Kobayashi, T A, Miller
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The breast cancer‐related lymphedema multidisciplinary approach: Algorithm for conservative and multimodal surgical treatment

Microsurgery, 2022
Multiple surgical alternatives are available to treat breast cancer‐related lymphedema (BCRL) providing a variable spectrum of outcomes. This study aimed to present the breast cancer‐related lymphedema multidisciplinary approach (B‐LYMA) to ...
P. Ciudad   +7 more
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Lymphedema management

Seminars in Radiation Oncology, 2003
Lymphedema, defined as the abnormal accumulation of protein rich fluid dysfunction of the lymphatic system, is a common sequela of cancer therapy. The incidence is highest among patients who have undergone resection and irradiation of a lymph node bed.
Andrea L, Cheville   +5 more
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Lymphaticovenous anastomosis for advanced‐stage lower limb lymphedema

Microsurgery, 2021
Early‐stage lymphedema patients are said to be candidates for lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA). The progressions in the preoperative examinations have made it possible to find the suitable lymphatic vessels even in advanced‐stage lymphedema. The aim of
H. Hara, M. Mihara
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