Introduction Lymphedema is an often ignored complication of breast cancer and its treatment, and has been described as the most distressing complication of breast cancer therapy. Despite recent advances in lymphedema treatment and availability of more modern therapies, lymphedema remains a difficult condition to both live with and control. A number of complications have been described in women ...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical significance of lymphoscintigraphy imaging in the evaluation of lower extremity lymphedema. METHODS Technetium-99m-labeled nanocolloid was injected subcutaneously in the first web spaces of both feet of 123 patients (M/F: 43/80, mean age 57.5±13.1 years, range 16-78 years) who had clinical evidence of lower extremity swelling...

arthrogriposis is a disorder in which two or more joints in more than one limb of body, place in a stable position and malformation status that usually is the result of joints' immobilization during fetal period. problems resulting from this congenital deficit can occur in difference places, in upper and lower limbs, trunk, and even in face. it occurs in 3 of 1000 births, in two-third of t...

Lymphedema results from abnormal development or injury to the lymphatic system. One-fourth of patients with lower extremity enlargement are erroneously labeled with "lymphedema." We describe a patient with hypothyroidism who developed soft-tissue overgrowth of her foot. She was referred to our Lymphedema Program for management of "lymphedema" and overgrown toes. The patient's lymphoscintigram s...

BACKGROUND Lymphedema is a common and debilitating condition. Management options for lymphedema are limited and controversial. The purpose of this prospective study was to provide a preliminary analysis of lymphaticovenular bypass for the treatment of upper limb lymphedema in breast cancer patients. METHODS Twenty patients with upper extremity lymphedema secondary to treatment of breast cance...

Twisting Tourniquet(©) or in Thai "Schnogh" is a new invention for compression therapy of lymphedema. Twisting Tourniquet(©) Technique (TTT) is totally noninvasive for lymphedema management. After the amazing successful evidence in the first series of 28 patients, we have conducted preliminary studies in lymphedema clinics. It was found that the combination of gradually increasing constriction ...

BACKGROUND We investigate the effectiveness of lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) in releasing lymphedema-associated pain. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis. Subjects of this study included lower extremity lymphedema patients who presented persistent and constant degrees of pain in their lower limbs. LVA was performed under local anesthesia. The preoperative lower extremity pain a...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence and associated factors involved in cellulitis with lymphangitis among a group of Korean patients who were being treated for lymphedema. We present our epidemiologic research and we also report a systematic review of these types of cases. METHODS This was a retrospective medical record study among 1,246 patients diagnosed with lymphedema. The study was carr...

Aim: Lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) is the mainstay of surgical treatment lymphedema now. Indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography a method for detecting lymphatic pathways and clinical evaluation patients with extremity lymphedema. The essential point LVA to find more functional vessels. Sometimes, in cases dysfunction, ICG injections into distal extremities are insufficient. purpose this stu...

Received July 2, 1998; accepted August 20, 1998. BACKGROUND. Lymphedema is a relatively frequent complication following the management of breast carcinoma. Numerous therapeutic interventions have been offered to treat this potentially disabling and disfiguring condition. Consensus has not been attained among oncologists, surgeons, psychiatrists, and physical therapists concerning the appropriat...