Background: Secondary lymphedema is a dreaded complication that sometimes occurs after
treatment of malignancies. Management of lymphedema has historically focused on …

The tremendous improvement of survival in patients with breast cancer can be attributed to
several treatment strategies, but these strategies also lead to the occurrence of breast …

Background Secondary lymphedema causes swelling in limbs due to lymph retention
following lymph node dissection in cancer therapy. Initiation of treatment soon after …

Abstract The Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
developed a clinical practice guideline to aid the clinician in diagnosing secondary upper …

Lymphedema is a devastating disease that has no cure. Management of lymphedema has
evolved rapidly over the past two decades with the advent of surgeries that can ameliorate …

Lymphoedema of the lower extremities is a chronic debilitating disease that is often
underdiagnosed. Early diagnosis and treatment is paramount in reducing the risk of …

Upper limb lymphedema can be an unfortunate sequela following the oncologic treatment of
breast cancer. The surgical treatment of lymphedema has had a recent renewed clinical …

Although infections, malignancies and heart failure are responsible for the majority of pleural
effusions, there are many other causes and several uncommon but distinctive types of …

Methods: Following a systematic review of published studies and a structured appraisal
process, recommendations were written to guide the physical therapist and other health care …

Lymph conduit perturbation causes lymph stasis and the local accumulation of interstitial
fluid. Lymphedema, a chronic and debilitating disorder, remains incurable despite the …