MRI of lymphedema

BP Salehi, RC Sibley, R Friedman… - Journal of Magnetic …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Cancer-related lymphedema: clinical pearls for providers

G Chaput, M Ibrahim, A Towers - Current Oncology, 2020 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Lymphedema is a chronic inflammatory condition that results from damage to the lymphatic
system. Lymphedema is classified as either primary or secondary, the former being caused …

Overview of lymphedema for physicians and other clinicians: a review of fundamental concepts

OJ Manrique, SS Bustos, P Ciudad, K Adabi… - Mayo Clinic …, 2022 - Elsevier
Lymphedema has historically been underrated in clinical practice, education, and
scholarship to the detriment of many patients with this chronic, debilitating condition. The …

Comparison of the effectiveness of complex decongestive therapy and compression bandaging as a method of treatment of lymphedema in the elderly

E Zasadzka, T Trzmiel, M Kleczewska… - … interventions in aging, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Background Lymphedema is a chronic condition which significantly lowers the quality of
patient life, particularly among elderly populations, whose mobility and physical function are …

Human adipose-derived stem cells support lymphangiogenesis in vitro by secretion of lymphangiogenic factors

N Ahmadzadeh, JW Robering… - Experimental Cell …, 2020 - Elsevier
Lymphedema is a chronic progressive disease ultimately resulting in severe, disfiguring
swelling and permanent changes of the affected tissues. Presently, there is no causal …

Association of lower extremity lymphedema with physical functioning and activities of daily living among older survivors of colorectal, endometrial, and ovarian cancer

X Zhang, EM McLaughlin, JL Krok-Schoen… - JAMA Network …, 2022 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) is associated with decreased physical
functioning (PF) and activities of daily living (ADLs) limitations. However, the prevalence of …

Treatment of Early-Stage Gynecological Cancer-Related Lower Limb Lymphedema by Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis—The Triple Incision Approach

AA Caretto, G Stefanizzi, G Garganese, SM Fragomeni… - Medicina, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background and Objectives: Lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) is one of the most relevant
chronic and disabling sequelae after gynecological cancer therapy involving pelvic …

Lymphedema: a significant risk factor for infection and implant failure after total knee arthroplasty

JM Kolz, WG Rainer, CC Wyles… - JAAOS-Journal of the …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background: Lymphedema is characterized by fluid buildup and swelling, leading to skin
fibrosis and recurring soft-tissue infections. There is a paucity of data examining the impact …

Conservative treatment versus lymphaticovenular anastomosis for early-stage lower extremity lymphedema

K Shimbo, H Kawamoto, I Koshima - Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective Several options for the treatment of lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) can be
broadly classified into conservative treatment, such as compression garments and …

Clinical utility of bioelectrical impedance analysis parameters for evaluating patients with lower limb lymphedema after lymphovenous anastomosis

WC Son, JG Kwon, JP Hong, CS Park… - Journal of …, 2023 - thieme-connect.com
Background In lymphedema, lymphatic fluid accumulates in the interstitial space, and
localized swelling appears. Lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) is the most widely used …