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The management of secondary lower limb lymphoedema in cancer patients: A systematic review. [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: Lower limb lymphoedema is a recognised complication of cancer commonly encountered in palliative care, associated with reduced mobility and poor quality of life.
Lymphoedema Framework +3 more
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Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, 2023 OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to research the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the gynecologic cancer lymphedema questionnaire for individuals with gynecologic cancer.
Hanife Abakay +2 more
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The pathophysiology of lymphedema [PDF]
Cancer, 1998 All edemas result from an imbalance between capillary filtration and tissue (lymph) drainage. This basic approach was adopted to investigate mechanisms for chronic arm edema following breast carcinoma treatment.A review of causes of lymphedema is presented plus the traditional pathophysiology of breast carcinoma related lymphedema (postmastectomy edema;
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Lymphatic flow restoration after stripping surgery for varicose veins: A case report
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2019 It has been suggested that the dynamics of the venous and lymphatic systems interact as a mutually dependent dual outflow system and that derangement of lymph flow could be reversed by surgical treatment of venous incompetence.
Shuhei Yoshida +6 more
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Sensitivity and Specificity of the Stemmer Sign for Lymphedema: A Clinical Lymphoscintigraphic Study
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2019 Background:. The Stemmer sign is a physical examination finding used to diagnose lymphedema. If the examiner cannot pinch the skin of the dorsum of the foot or hand then this positive finding is associated with lymphedema. The purpose of the study was to
Jeremy A. Goss, MD +1 more
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Lymphoscintigraphy for Lymphedema and Analysis of False-Negative Tests
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2017 Background:. Lymphedema is the chronic enlargement of tissue due to inadequate lymphatic function. Diagnosis is made by history and physical examination and confirmed with lymphoscintigraphy.
Aladdin H. Hassanein, MD, MMSc +3 more
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Integrative Cancer Therapies, 2021 Background Among the different cancers found in women, breast cancer is the most common. Breast cancer-related lymphedema is a serious health complication affecting the quality of life and sleep quality. This study evaluates the quality of life and sleep
Nissren Tamam +4 more
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American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Turner syndrome (TS) is frequently complicated by congenital heart disease (CHD). While left‐sided lesions such as bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) and coarctation of the aorta are the most common structural heart lesions in TS, other anomalies, such as aortic arch malformations, hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), persistent left superior vena
Katya de Groote +9 more
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Annals of Plastic Surgery, 1979 The Scientific Board of the California Medical Association presents the following inventory of items of progress in plastic surgery. Each item, in the judgment of a panel of knowledgeable physicians, has recently become reasonably firmly established, both as to scientific fact and important clinical significance.
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Parental Decision‐Making Following a Prenatal Diagnosis of Turner Syndrome: A Systematic Review
American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This systematic review investigates factors influencing parental decision‐making following a prenatal diagnosis (PND) of Turner syndrome (TS), aiming to enhance the foundation for tailored and supportive genetic counseling. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in the medical databases PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL.
Inger Lily Hjuler Dorf +2 more
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