Responsiveness of the Lymphedema Functioning, Disability, and Health Questionnaire for Upper Limb Lymphedema in Patients with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema.

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: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: 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:Corneal lymphangiogenesis (LG) and hemangiogenesis (HG) accompany many diseases after inflammatory, infectious, traumatic or chemical insults. They also contribute to transplant rejection. It is known that corneal transplants in infants or children have a higher rejection rate than in adults. However, it has...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Yuen D,Leu R,Sadovnikova A,Chen L

更新日期：2011-01-01 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: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 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：: Background: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous concentrated preparation of platelets characterized by lymphangiogenetic and tissue-repairing effects. Although PRP has been safely used in many different fields, there is no clinical study regarding the use of PRP in...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Akgul A,Tarakci E,Arman N,Civi T,Irmak S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：: Background: The aims of this study were to explore, using visual art methodology, how children and adolescents perceive their lymphedema and conceptualize the barriers and enablers in self-management and to explore the role of an educational camp in promoting self-efficacy...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Moffatt C,Aubeeluck A,Stasi E,Mestre S,Rowan S,Murray S,Quere I

更新日期：2019-04-01 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：: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: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:Analysis of the innervation pattern of the thoracic duct in young and elderly human subjects has been performed. The subdivision of the vessels in cervical and lumbar region were taken in consideration. METHODS AND RESULTS:Immunostaining for general nerve fibers with a PGP 9.5 marker disclosed a diffuse inn...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Mignini F,Sabbatini M,Cavallotti C,Cavallotti C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Lymphedema can have a negative impact on the function and quality of life (QOL) of patients, but most studies have examined lymphedema as a binary variable, rather than a multidimensional disease that ranges in severity. This study explored the potential impact of lymphedema severity on function and overall QOL...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Lee TS,Morris CM,Czerniec SA,Mangion AJ

更新日期：2018-02-01 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: 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: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：: 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: Lymphedema may impact patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The purpose of this study was to evaluate HRQoL after two different treatments to the 12-month follow-up point. Methods and Results: Study part...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

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

更新日期：2020-08-01 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: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:Lymph flow depends on both the rate of lymph production by tissues and the extent of passive and active pumping. Here we aim to characterize the passive mechanical properties of a lymphangion in both mid-lymphangion and valve segments to assess regional differences along a lymphangion, as well as evaluating ...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Rahbar E,Weimer J,Gibbs H,Yeh AT,Bertram CD,Davis MJ,Hill MA,Zawieja DC,Moore JE Jr

更新日期：2012-12-01 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：:Pediatric hepatic angiosarcoma is a very rare malignant vascular tumor. A few cases have shown pediatric hepatic angiosarcoma occurring on a background of preexisting vascular lesions. We report the case of a newborn girl who presented extensive limbs and upper trunk cutaneous mixed vascular malformations at birth. Th...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Al Dhaybi R,Agoumi M,Powell J,Dubois J,Kokta V

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：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:Tissue dielectric constant (TDC) and spot bioimpedance measurement (BIA) have a role in the assessment of tissue composition changes in breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). Our aims were to determine whether TDC and spot BIA measures could detect inter-limb differences in BCRL, explore the relationship b...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Czerniec SA,Ward LC,Kilbreath SL

更新日期：2015-03-01 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: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:Primary idiopathic lymphedema is an uncommon condition that typically affects the lower extremities. Patients have a malformed lymphatic system that causes subcutaneous fluid and adipose deposition. Rarely, the disease also has been described in the upper extremities. The purpose of this study was to investi...

journal_title：Lymphatic research and biology

authors： Goss JA,Maclellan RA,Greene AK

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00