Outcomes in Vascularized Lymph Node Transplantation in Rabbits: A Reliable Model for Improving the Surgical Approach to Lymphedema.

abstract：: Background: Surgical excision and/or radiation targeting of regional lymph nodes are an essential component in the clinical management of cancer. Importantly, a more accurate understanding of lymphatic anatomy could enable refinement of present treatment strategies. Given ...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Fournier DE,Groh AMR,Nair SM,Norley CJD,Pollmann SI,Holdsworth DW,Power NE,Beveridge TS

更新日期：2020-04-01 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：: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:Lymphedema leads to adipose tissue deposition. Water-fat magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can quantify and localize fat and water. The presence of excess fat and excess water/muscle in the subfascial compartment of the lymphedematous limb has not been investigated before. The aim of this study was to investi...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Hoffner M,Peterson P,Månsson S,Brorson H

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphatic stomata are small lymphatic openings in the serosal membrane that communicate with the serosal cavity. Although these stomata have primarily been studied in experimental mammals, little is known concerning the presence and properties of lymphatic stomata in the adult human pleura. Thus, adult human...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Oshiro H,Miura M,Iobe H,Kudo T,Shimazu Y,Aoba T,Okudela K,Nagahama K,Sakamaki K,Yoshida M,Nagao T,Nakaya T,Kurata A,Ohtani O

更新日期：2015-06-01 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：: 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: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：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the aqua-lymphatic therapy (ALT) on unilateral lower extremity lymphedema in the maintenance phase. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is a randomized controlled trial with a blinded assessor. The study was completed with 30 ALT and 27 control group partici...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Ergin G,Karadibak D,Sener HO,Gurpinar B

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:In arm lymphedema secondary to axillary surgery and radiotherapy (breast cancer-related lymphedema), the swelling is largely epifascial and lymph flow per unit epifascial volume is impaired. The subfascial muscle compartment is not measurably swollen despite the iatrogenic damage to its axillary drainage pat...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Stanton AW,Mellor RH,Cook GJ,Svensson WE,Peters AM,Levick JR,Mortimer PS

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Compared to volume/circumference measurements to diagnose lymphedema, thickening and disturbance of echogenicity of cutis and subcutis associated with the development of lymphedema is measured directly by ultrasonography. The aim of the present study was to investigate the evolution of thickness and echogeni...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Devoogdt N,Pans S,De Groef A,Geraerts I,Christiaens MR,Neven P,Vergote I,Van Kampen M

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate acute cardiovascular responses to manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) on different parts of the body. Materials and Methods: Thirty healthy individuals (10 women and 20 men) ...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Esmer M,Keser I,Erer D,Kupeli B

更新日期：2019-06-01 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: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

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：:Abstracts Background: Arm lymphedema after breast cancer surgery affects women both from physical and psychological points of view. Lymphedema leads to adipose tissue deposition. Liposuction and controlled compression therapy (CCT) reduces the lymphedema completely. METHODS AND RESULTS:Sixty female patients with arm ...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Hoffner M,Bagheri S,Hansson E,Manjer J,Troëng T,Brorson H

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging is a new imaging technique that is used to visualize lymphatic vessels in humans. It has a high spatial and temporal resolution, allowing real-time visualization of lymphatic flow. METHODS AND RESULTS:The current study investigated the intra- and inter-individual va...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Groenlund JH,Telinius N,Skov SN,Hjortdal V

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study sought to evaluate the effect of elastic compression, functional compressive bandaging, and kinesiotherapy on blood flow of the upper limb with lymphedema secondary to the treatment of breast cancer. METHODS:This was a randomized blind crossover clinical trial with a washout period of 7 days betwe...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Rezende MS,Marsengo AL,de Jesus Guirro RR,de Oliveira Guirro EC

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower limb lymphedema (LLL) is a common complication of cancer treatment. The disease is chronic and progressive with no cure. Although a common and significant source of morbidity, the impact of this condition on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has only recently been addressed. In effort to identify ...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Cemal Y,Jewell S,Albornoz CR,Pusic A,Mehrara BJ

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: Lymphedema is a disorder in which lymph accumulates in the interstitial spaces due to poor lymphatic flow resulting from hypoplasia or aplasia of the lymphatic vessels, or to morpho-functional alterations that impair lymphatic flow. Lymphedema is a debilitating...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Baglivo M,Martelli F,Paolacci S,Manara E,Michelini S,Bertelli M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphedema of the arm and/or hand is a well-established complication of breast cancer therapy. The objective of the study was to determine the interest of auto-adjustable MOBIDERM® Autofit night arm sleeve in controlling edema rebound effect in breast cancer-related lymphedema patients just after a successfu...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Mestre S,Gaillard G,Benhamou M,Soulier-Sotto V,Nou M,Pasqualini M,Amor CB,Quere I

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has recently become apparent that the lymph pump is an electrical entity that rivals the heart in complexity. Many interesting currents have been demonstrated by voltage clamping isolated lymphatic smooth muscle cells, but until now the role of these currents in the intact syncitium has not been studied. ...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Beckett EA,Hollywood MA,Thornbury KD,McHale NG

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the study was to evaluate the intra- and inter-rater reliability of bioimpedance in determining upper limb volume in women with lymphedema resulting from breast cancer treatment, as well as its correlation with the upper limb volume calculated by circumferential measurement. A blind cross-sectional st...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Ferro AP,Ferreira VTK,Rezende MS,de Souza TR,Almeida AM,Guirro RRJ,Guirro ECO

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

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：: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：: 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：BACKGROUND:Lymph is pumped through the collecting lymphatic vessels by both intrinsic and extrinsic forces, propelling it downstream back into circulation. The intrinsic lymph pump relies on the spontaneous contraction of lymphatic muscles to generate the force of pumping lymph (P(lp)). However, the association between...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Saito T,Unno N,Yamamoto N,Inuzuka K,Tanaka H,Sano M,Sugisawa R,Katahashi K,Konno H

更新日期：2015-06-01 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