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Sex Hormones in Lymphedema [PDF]
Cancers, 2021 Lymphedema is a disorder of the lymphatic vascular system characterized by impaired lymphatic return resulting in swelling of the extremities and accumulation of undrained interstitial fluid/lymph that results in fibrosis and adipose tissue deposition in the limb.
Florent Morfoisse +10 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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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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Lymphedema: Etiopathogenesis [PDF]
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 1992 Two main factors have impeded the progress of work on the lymphatic vessels…, namely lack of methods of investigation and lack of interest. The latter has been partly due to the paucity of efective therapeutic methods to deal with lymphatic vessel disorders.
Theresa W. Fossum Dvm +1 more
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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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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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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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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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Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2020 PURPOSE To independently evaluate the impact of axillary surgery type and regional lymph node radiation (RLNR) on breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) rates in patients with breast cancer.
G. Naoum +10 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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