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The Unresolved Pathophysiology of Lymphedema
Frontiers in Physiology, 2020 Lymphedema is the clinical manifestation of impaired lymphatic transport. It remains an under-recognized and under-documented clinical condition that still lacks a cure.
S. Azhar, H. Lim, B. Tan, V. Angeli
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Conservative treatment of lymphedema: the state of the art
Jornal Vascular Brasileiro, 2021 This article aims to discuss the possibilities of conservative and non-pharmacological treatments for lymphedema. A non-systematic review of the literature was carried out, including studies involving human subjects with different types of lymphedema ...
A. Bergmann +2 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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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 +5 more
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A peristaltic soft, wearable robot for compression and massage therapy [PDF]
arXiv, 2022 Soft robotics is attractive for wearable applications that require conformal interactions with the human body. Soft wearable robotic garments hold promise for supplying dynamic compression or massage therapies, such as are applied for disorders affecting lymphatic and blood circulation.
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Psychosocial/survivorship issues in breast cancer: are we doing better? [PDF]
, 2014 Modern breast cancer treatment offers many women greater prospects of cure or lengthier, good quality survival than was possible in the past. Advances include improved diagnostic and staging procedures, sophisticated onco-plastic surgery, enhanced ...
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Lower extremity lymphedema in patients with gynecologic malignancies
International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 2020 Lower extremity lymphedema is a chronic, often irreversible condition that affects many patients treated for gynecologic malignancies, with published rates as high as 70% in select populations. It has consistently been shown to affect multiple quality of
K. Dessources +2 more
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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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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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Lymphovenous Anastomosis for Morbidly Obese Patients with Lymphedema
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2020 Background:. Although patients with obesity-induced lymphedema can be treated by weight loss therapy, they find it difficult to lose the required amount of weight.
Shuhei Yoshida, MD, PhD +8 more
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