Results 41 to 50 of about 75,061 (302)

Lymphedema After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in Breast Cancer: Prevalence and Risk Factors—A Single-Center Retrospective Study

Lymphatic Research and Biology, 2022
Background: Lymphedema may develop when axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) injures and obstructs the lymph ducts in the upper limb. In patients with breast cancer, lymphedema is difficult to treat and can cause arm swelling, heaviness, and restricted ...
Yuki Hara, R. Otsubo, S. Shinohara, Michi Morita, S. Kuba, Megumi Matsumoto, K. Yamanouchi, H. Yano, S. Eguchi, T. Nagayasu   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

Insights Into Congenital Lymphatic Anomalies Underlying Fetal Effusions. [PDF]

Prenat Diagn
ABSTRACT Objective We describe a series of pregnancies with autosomal dominant lymphedema and generalized lymphatic dysplasia in the fetus diagnosed with prenatal exome or genome sequencing. We focus on specific syndromes, fetal features, and parental symptoms to deepen our understanding of congenital lymphatic anomalies.
Vargo SG, Rogerson D, Devine P, Van Ziffle J, Sparks TN.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Nurses' knowledge level on lymphedema, attitudes and behaviors towards teaching lymphedema prevention and factors affecting these behaviors

Adıyaman Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 2021
Aim: To determine the knowledge levels of nurses about lymphedema, their attitudes towards lymphedema prevention teaching, their behaviors of teaching lymphedema prevention after cancer surgery and to examine the influencing factors.Materials and Methods:
Sultan Özkan
doaj   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

High recurrence of lymphedema and influencing factors in discharged breast cancer patients during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A multicenter, cross‐sectional survey

Cancer Medicine, 2022
Background There has been a delay in the detection and treatment of lymphedema in breast cancer patients during the lockdown owing to quarantine and limited social activity. Moreover, this scenario has caused psychosocial issues in these patients.
Xin Peng, Renwang Chen, Zhenli Rao, Yi Yang, Yunli Yan, Ying Xia, Ting Wang, Jianying Wang, Fang Lu, Hong Pan, Yan Liu, Jing Cheng, Qin He   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Recent Updates on Diagnosis, Severity and Available Treatments

Journal of Personalized Medicine, 2021
Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) represents a global healthcare issue affecting the emotional and life quality of breast cancer survivors significantly. The clinical presentation is characterized by swelling of the affected upper limb, that may be
M. Pappalardo, M. Starnoni, G. Franceschini, A. Baccarani, G. De Santis   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Pilot Study of Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction (ILR) During Lymph Node Dissection for Node-Positive Melanoma: Feasibility, Safety, and Early Outcomes. [PDF]

J Surg Oncol
ABSTRACT Introduction Lymphedema (LE) is chronic swelling due to inadequate lymphatic function, which can occur after therapeutic lymph node dissection (TLND) for melanoma. At our institution, the risk of LE is 12% for axillary and 38% for ilioinguinal lymph node dissection.
Jonsson EL, Fraser Hill WK, Saayman M, Yakaback S, Assadzadeh GE, Gregory McKinnon EJ, Temple-Oberle C.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

The Role of Inflammation in Lymphedema: A Narrative Review of Pathogenesis and Opportunities for Therapeutic Intervention

International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive disease of the lymphatic system characterized by inflammation, increased adipose deposition, and tissue fibrosis.
Catharine Bowman, S. Rockson
semanticscholar   +1 more source