Blood Flow Velocity in Brachial and Subclavian Vessels Immediately After Compressive Procedures for Treatment of Postcancer Therapy Lymphedema in Breast Cancer: A Randomized Blind Clinical Trial.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this prospective controlled study was to assess the efficacy of two different combination treatment modalities of lymphedema (LE). Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and compression bandage combination (complex decongestive therapy) have been compared with intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) plu...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Gurdal SO,Kostanoglu A,Cavdar I,Ozbas A,Cabioglu N,Ozcinar B,Igci A,Muslumanoglu M,Ozmen V

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: The use of bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) for the detection of unilateral upper limb lymphedema is growing. Currently, normatively determined diagnostic thresholds using bioimpedance are available for females only. It is unclear if they are suitable for males ...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Xie AZT,Lee MJ,Dylke E

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphedema may affect patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and thus a disease-specific questionnaire is needed. The Lymphedema Quality of life Inventory (LyQLI) has been tested for reliability and validity. The purpose of this study was to test the LyQLI for responsiveness and sensitivity. METHO...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Klernäs P,Johnsson A,Boyages J,Brorson H,Munnoch A,Johansson K

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical manipulations of the axilla may cause a condition known as Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS). The systems compromised and the sequence of events leading to this syndrome remains unknown. This study evaluated clinical, surgical, and vascular factors associated with onset and duration of AWS after breast ca...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Furlan C,Matheus CN,Jales RM,Derchain S,Sarian LO

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies suggest that rhythmic compression of the abdomen (abdominal lymphatic pump techniques, LPT) enhances immunity and resistance to infectious disease, but direct evidence of this has not been documented. In this study, the thoracic duct of eight anesthetized mongrel dogs was catheterized, so th...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Hodge LM,King HH,Williams AG Jr,Reder SJ,Belavadi T,Simecka JW,Stoll ST,Downey HF

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphedema is the abnormal accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the interstitial space. Primary lymphedema is a rare genetic condition with both autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive modes of inheritance. Three genes, FLT4 (VEGFR3), FOXC2, and SOX18 cause varying forms of primary lymphedema. In industr...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Finegold DN,Schacht V,Kimak MA,Lawrence EC,Foeldi E,Karlsson JM,Baty CJ,Ferrell RE

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Secondary lymphedema, resulting from damage to lymphatic vessels, is a common sequela following surgical removal of lymph nodes for cancer. Current therapeutics for treating lymphedema are limited and further research on underlying causes is warranted. Published studies on molecular mechanisms of lymphedema ...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Wang S,Nie D,Rubin JP,Kokai L

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Chronic edema/lymphedema is defined as edema present for more than 3 months. It is underrecognized and undertreated. The International Lymphedema Framework developed an international study, Lymphedema Impact and Prevalence International (LIMPRINT), to estimate ...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Keast DH,Moffatt C,Janmohammad A

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Multiple staging systems for classifying the severity of lymphedema exist. The International Society of Lymphology (ISL) stage is considered standard for clinical reporting, but the relationship between clinical and functional/imaging stage remains poorly defin...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Garza RM,Ooi ASH,Falk J,Chang DW

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The composition of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) has been shown to evolve from the initial accumulation of fluid to the development of fibrotic lesions and abnormal fat deposition. Therefore, precise and reliable assessments of BCRL are required to develop accurate staging and management. Although ...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Newman AL,Rosenthall L,Towers A,Hodgson P,Shay CA,Tidhar D,Vigano A,Kilgour RD

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: The Lymphedema Functioning, Disability, and Health questionnaire for Upper Limb Lymphedema (Lymph-ICF-UL) is a health-related quality-of-life questionnaire for patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema. Previous testing of this questionnaire showed very go...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： De Vrieze T,Gebruers N,Nevelsteen I,Tjalma WAA,Thomis S,De Groef A,Dams L,Devoogdt N

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A relative inability to capture a sufficiently large patient population in any one geographic location has traditionally limited research into rare diseases. METHODS AND RESULTS:Clinicians interested in the rare disease lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) have worked with the LAM Treatment Alliance, the MIT Medi...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Nurok M,Eslick I,Carvalho CR,Costabel U,D'Armiento J,Glanville AR,Harari S,Henske EP,Inoue Y,Johnson SR,Lacronique J,Lazor R,Moss J,Ruoss SJ,Ryu JH,Seyama K,Watz H,Xu KF,Hohmann EL,Moss F

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies of lymphatic function often employ collecting lymphatic vessels that exhibit large-amplitude, spontaneous contractions. Data from such preparations have been analyzed using cardiac pump analogies that require accurate determination of vascular dimensions, including external (OD) and internal (ID) dia...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Davis MJ,Zawieja DC,Gashev AA

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphedema of limbs affects a large mass of tissues. Pathological changes develop in skin and subcutaneous tissue. Bacterial retention in edema fluid is followed by chronic inflammatory reaction. The question arises whether the chronic processes affecting a large mass of limb tissues are reflected in the ser...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Zaleska MT,Olszewski WL

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Introduction: Mass drug administration and morbidity management and disability prevention (MMDP) though considered as two pillars of global program for elimination of filariasis, implementation of MMDP was disregarded in several endemic countries. Limb hygiene is the main ...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： De Britto L,Kamaraj P,Vijayalakshmi G,Das LK,Krishnakumari A,Anbusivam S,Supriya VK,Yuvaraj J

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exciting studies involving the molecular regulation of lymphangiogenesis in lymphatic-associated disorders (e.g., wound healing, lymphedema and tumor metastasis) have focused renewed attention on the intrinsic relationship between lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs) and extracellular matrix (ECM) microenvironment. ECM ...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Ji RC

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Conservative nonsurgical treatment has traditionally been applied to lymphedema. Early surgical procedures were invasive and disfiguring and their long-term success was often limited. In contrast, contemporary surgical techniques are much less invasive and have...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Fernández Peñuela R,Casaní Arazo L,Masiá Ayala J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We performed experiments to test whether isolated lymphatic vessels would remain viable after overnight long-distance shipment. METHODS AND RESULTS:Freshly isolated segments of rat mesenteric lymphatic vessels were placed into tubes filled by chilled D-MEM/F12 supplemented with antibiotics and shipped via o...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Gashev AA,Davis MJ

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary lymphedema is due to abnormal congenital development or dysfunction in the lymphatic system. Limited data exist on the prevalence of primary lymphedema and there are only few studies focusing on primary lymphedema. The purpose of this article is to review the current options for surgical treatment of primary l...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Lee JH,Chang DW

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vasculature of the central nervous system (CNS) is highly specialized with a blood-brain-barrier, reciprocal neuroepithelial-endothelial cell interactions and extensive pericyte coverage. Developmentally, numerous important signaling pathways participate in CNS angiogenesis to orchestrate the precise timing and sp...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Mancuso MR,Kuhnert F,Kuo CJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Mesenteric lymph (ML) has been implicated in the development of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in critical illness. Extracellular RNAs play a role in cell-to-cell communication during physiological and disease processes but they are rarely studied in ML. W...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Hong J,Blenkiron C,Tsai P,Premkumar R,Nachkebia S,Tun SM,Petzer A,Windsor JA,Hickey AJ,Phillips AR

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present report describes a case with the triad of yellow nail syndrome (YNS) and the use of low-pressure compression pump as treatment of lymphedema in YNS. A 71-year-old woman presented with bilateral lower extremity lymphedema, yellow nails, and recurrent bilateral pleural effusion. In this case, we specifically...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Polat AK,Dang HT,Soran A

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphangiomatosis is a rare disorder of the lymphatic system that can impact the dermis, soft tissue, bone, and viscera and can be characterized by lymphangiomas, swelling, and chylous discharge. Whether disordered lymphangiogenesis in lymphangiomatosis affects the function and anatomy of the entire systemic...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Rasmussen JC,Fife CE,Sevick-Muraca EM

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the article was to assess risk factors and to analyze methods applied in the prevention and treatment of lower limb edema in pregnant women with a particular focus on compression therapy and exercise. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Fifty-four women during the early 24-hour period following delivery were as...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Ochalek K,Pacyga K,Curyło M,Frydrych-Szymonik A,Szygula Z

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Local tissue water in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) can be assessed by measurement of the tissue dielectric constant using the MoistureMeterD Compact® (MMDC) device, or by performing the pitting test. Although these assessment methods ar...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： De Vrieze T,Gebruers N,Nevelsteen I,De Groef A,Tjalma WAA,Thomis S,Dams L,Van der Gucht E,Penen F,Devoogdt N

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The spleen has an important physiological role in maintaining blood volume; this study aimed to determine whether during pathophysiological circumstances, namely endotoxemia, the extrasplenic pathway is dysfunctional. We hypothesize that increased 'leakiness' of lymphatics in response to lipopolysaccharide (...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Brookes ZL,Mansart A,McGown CC,Ross JJ,Reilly CS,Brown NJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The knowledge of humoral and cellular factors retained in tissues affected by ineffective lymph transport is necessary to comprehend the pathological mechanisms of the evolving changes in the extremity. In this article, we report our observations on changes in the protein composition of lymph in obstructive lymphedema...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Olszewski WL

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) is commonly used in the assessment and monitoring of lymphedema. This study investigated electrodes as a source of variability that could impact the accuracy of BIS in the clinic and determined if Ag/AgCl electrocardiograph (ECG) electrodes could be used as an alternative to i...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Svensson BJ,Dylke ES,Ward LC,Kilbreath SL

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The putrefaction factor is one of the biggest problems when undertaking unembalmed cadaveric tissue dissections for lymphatic vessel mapping. METHODS:One female bilateral breast and anterior upper torso from an unembalmed human cadaver was studied over an 8-week period. Multiple prefrozen domestic ice brick...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Pan WR

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Bioimpedance spectroscopy detects unilateral lymphedema if the ratio of extracellular fluid (ECF) between arms or between legs is outside three standard deviations (SDs) of the normative mean. Detection of bilateral lymphedema, common after bilateral breast or ...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Steele ML,Janda M,Vagenas D,Ward LC,Cornish BH,Box R,Gordon S,Matthews M,Poppitt SD,Plank LD,Yip W,Rowan A,Reul-Hirche H,Obermair A,Hayes SC

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00