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Living with lymphedema: The role of occupational therapy in lymphedema management
Occupational therapy is an important but often under-recognized support for people living with lymphedema. This article explains how occupational therapists help individuals participate in meaningful daily activities when chronic swelling, fatigue ...
Tina Do +3 more
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Novel Strategies in Lymphedema
, 2012 Lymphedema is a swelling caused by the abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the skin. Lymphedema can be caused by burns, injury, surgery, radiation therapy or cancer treatment that cancer survivors undergo.
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Post‐Parotidectomy Eyelid Edema and Ptosis: Case Report and Literature Review
Eye &ENT Research, EarlyView.
Pedro Cardoso‐Teixeira +5 more
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Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.Abstract Objective To review and evaluate treatments for radiation‐induced fibrosis (RIF) following head and neck cancer (HNC) therapy. Data sources Medline, Embase.com, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. Review Methods A systematic review was conducted on the management of HNC RIF using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta ...
Pooja D. Reddy +6 more
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Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.Abstract Objective This study investigated the efficacy of a prophylactic, home‐based exercise program administered concomitantly with radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer to preserve swallowing function, postural alignment, and cervical range of motion, while assessing lymphedema safety. Study Design Randomized controlled trial.
Burak Erturk +3 more
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Impact of Anesthetic Cream and Vibration on Injection Pain in Lymphedema
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global OpenBackground:. Although lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) is commonly performed under general anesthesia, some centers perform it under awake, local anesthesia.
Yohei Iwanaga, MD +2 more
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Time‐Dependent Efficacy of Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis in Secondary Lymphedema: A Rabbit Model Study [PDF]
FASEB JSecondary lymphedema was induced in New Zealand White rabbits by popliteal lymph node excision and afferent lymphatic vessel ligation, causing sustained hind limb swelling. LVA was performed immediately or after 4, 8, or 12 weeks. Patency was verified intraoperatively by microsuturing and postoperatively by indocyanine green (ICG) lymphangiography ...
Zhao P +5 more
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Exercise for lower limb lymphedema: From “what” to “hot-to”
Exercise is now recognized as an important component of lymphedema self-management, but most existing evidence has focused on upper extremity lymphedema after breast cancer.
Margie McNeely
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Lymphedema and nutrition: A review [PDF]
, 2019 Nutrition is considered a basic component in the management of any vascular disease. Lymphedema is characterised by an increase of interstitial fluid due to a lymphatic system morphological and/or functional alteration.
Attilio Cavezzi +5 more
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Precision Medical Sciences, EarlyView.This article presents an Sustainable Development Goal‐aligned framework integrating survivorship care, rehabilitation, and quality‐of‐life strategies for breast cancer patients, emphasizing equity, gender responsiveness, and health system strengthening. It highlights multidisciplinary, patient‐centered interventions and global partnerships as essential
Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu
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