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Lymphatic vascular morphogenesis in development, physiology, and disease [PDF]

, 2011
The lymphatic vasculature constitutes a highly specialized part of the vascular system that is essential for the maintenance of interstitial fluid balance, uptake of dietary fat, and immune response. Recently, there has been an increased awareness of the
Amélie Sabine, Petrova, T.V., Stefan Schulte-Merker, Sabine, A., Schulte-Merker, S., Petrova, T. V., Tatiana V. Petrova   +6 more
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Burden of lymphedema in long‐term breast cancer survivors by race and age

, 2022
Background: Risk assessment for breast cancer–related lymphedema has emphasized upper-limb symptoms and treatment-related risk factors. This article examined breast cancer–related lymphedema after surgery, overall and in association with broader ...
Melissa A. Troester, Sandra C. Hayes, Michael A. Kebede, Kelly R. Evenson, Carey, Lisa A, Evenson, Kelly R, Troester, Melissa A, Adeyemi A. Ogunleye, Lisa A. Carey, Hayes, Sandra C, Marc A. Emerson, Ogunleye, Adeyemi A, Yumeng Ren, Ren, Yumeng, Kebede, Michael A, Emerson, Marc A   +15 more
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Analysis of a clinical case of a patient with a lymphedema of the right lower limb

Амбулаторная хирургия, 2019
This clinical review describes  the patient’s  history of a third degree  lymphedema of the right lower extremity, who underwent  33 surgical interventions in the form of lipodermatofasciectomy, complicated  by frequent recurrent episodes  of erysipelas.
I. G. Makarov, N. V. Makarova
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Self-efficacy to Overcome Exercise Barriers in Individuals with Cancer-Related Lymphedema

, 2022
Although cancer survivors are recommended to exercise, they may lack confidence (self-efficacy) to be active. This research aimed to measure exercise barriers and related self- efficacy in individuals with cancer-related lymphedema as well as examine ...
Box, R, Janda, M, Rogers, LQ, Buchan, J, Hayes, S   +4 more
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Is Lymphedema a Systemic Disease? A Paired Molecular and Histological Analysis of the Affected and Unaffected Tissue in Lymphedema Patients

Biomolecules, 2022
Secondary lymphedema is a chronic, debilitating disease and one of the most common side effects of oncologic surgery, substantially decreasing quality of life.
Stefan Wolf, Julia von Atzigen, Bettina Kaiser, Lisanne Grünherz, Bong-Sung Kim, Pietro Giovanoli, Nicole Lindenblatt, Epameinondas Gousopoulos   +7 more
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Current Concepts in the Management of Primary Lymphedema

Medicina, 2023
Primary lymphedema is a heterogeneous group of conditions encompassing all lymphatic anomalies that result in lymphatic swelling. Primary lymphedema can be difficult to diagnose, and diagnosis is often delayed. As opposed to secondary lymphedema, primary
Jenna-Lynn B. Senger, Rohini L. Kadle, Roman J. Skoracki   +2 more
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The lymphedema center and multidisciplinary management

, 2015
35.Greene AK, Slavin S, Brorson H. The Lymphedema Center and Multidisciplinary Management. In: Greene AK, Slavin S, Brorson H, editors, Lymphedema - Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Cham, Switzerland: Springer; 2015: p.
Greene, Arin K,, Brorson, Håkan,, Slavin, Sumner A,, Lund University.   +3 more
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Superb Microvascular Imaging–Enhanced Lymphatic Ultrasound for Preoperative Mapping in Lymphedema-related Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Background:. Accurate preoperative identification of functional lymphatic vessels and veins is essential for successful lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA).
Makoto Mihara, MD, PhD, Hisako Hara, MD, PhD, Yohei Iwanaga, MD, Hiroki Yoshida, BEng   +3 more
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Impact of a compression garment, on top of the usual care, in patients with breast cancer with early disturbance of the lymphatic transport: protocol of a randomised controlled trial

BMJ Open, 2020
Introduction Breast cancer-related lymphoedema (BCRL) is a common phenomenon. When lymphoedema is diagnosed late, options for treatment are diminished.
Nele Devoogdt, Patrick Neven, Sarah Thomis, Beate Bechter-Hugl, Ines Nevelsteen, Inge Fourneau   +5 more
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Lymphatic Ultrasound in Longitudinal Decision-making for Lymphedema: A Narrative Review Integrating Conservative and Surgical Management

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Background:. Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive condition that requires long-term reassessment and adaptation of treatment strategies. Although conservative therapy and surgical interventions such as lymphaticovenular anastomosis have advanced ...
Makoto Mihara, MD, PhD, Hisako Hara, MD, PhD, Yohei Iwanaga, MD   +2 more
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