Post-mastectomy chronic lymphedema as a complication of breast cancer treatment is primarily managed with Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). We examined various factors for correlating with results of Phase I CDT treatment in controlling the upper extremity lymphedema. Study population consisted of patients with lymphedema referred to the Lymphedema Clinic of the Iranian Breast Cancer Researc...

BACKGROUND There are many causes for a large lower limb in the pediatric age group. These children are often mislabeled as having lymphedema, and incorrect diagnosis can lead to improper treatment. The purpose of this study was to determine the differential diagnosis in pediatric patients referred for lower extremity "lymphedema" and to clarify management. METHODS The authors' Vascular Anomal...

Debulking procedures have been a last-resort therapy for end-stage lymphedema more than century. Multiple techniques described, and the approach as whole has fallen in out of favor providers tried to maximize quality life outcomes. We describe our technique radical debulking lower extremity treatment severe lymphedema.

BACKGROUND Lymphedema treatment is difficult and there is no consensus on the best treatment. This study evaluated the effect of combined decongestive therapy (CDT) and pneumatic compression pump on lymphedema indicators in patients with breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL). METHODS Twenty one women with BCRL were enrolled. The volume difference of upper limbs, the circumference at 9 areas...

Introduction Lower-extremity lymphedema is a significant complication attributed to gynecologic cancer surgery, potentially effectuating severe edema and discernible pain. Case report We report on a patient who developed persistent, lower-extremity lymphedema following her treatment for cervix cancer. Despite repeated efforts to manage the lymphedema with conventional measures, the patient's ...

Suday, O cber 8, 2017 INTRODUCTION: The vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) is one of the flap of choices for lower extremity lymphedema. Although physical rehabilitation is important for lymphedema treatment, there is no standardized procedure for different stage lymphedema. This study was conducted to investigate the long term outcome using VLNT and complete decongestive therapy (CDT) in ...