Hot off the Press March 2022
We have collated some great articles and material published over the last month. Click on the links below to read the abstract or download the full paper.
Anatomy / Physiology /Pathophysiology
Lymphatic Pain in Breast Cancer Survivors - click for abstract
Lymphatic Pain in Breast Cancer Survivors
Control of the extracellular matrix by hypoxic lymphatic endothelial cells: Impact on the progression of lymphedema? - click for abstract
Control of the extracellular matrix by hypoxic lymphatic endothelial cells: Impact on the progression of lymphedema?
Prevalence and Risk Factors
Investigation of the Association Between Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema and the Side Effects of Taxane-Based Chemotherapy Using Indocyanine Green Lymphography - click for abstract
Investigation of the Association Between Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema and the Side Effects of Taxane-Based Chemotherapy Using Indocyanine Green Lymphography
Assessment
A Comparison of Bioimpedance Spectroscopy or Tape Measure Triggered Compression Intervention in Chronic Breast Cancer Lymphedema Prevention - click for abstract
A Comparison of Bioimpedance Spectroscopy or Tape Measure Triggered Compression Intervention in Chronic Breast Cancer Lymphedema Prevention
Validation of a nomogram for predicting the risk of lymphedema following contemporary treatment for breast cancer: a large multi-institutional study (KROG 20-05) - click for abstract
Validation of a nomogram for predicting the risk of lymphedema following contemporary treatment for breast cancer: a large multi-institutional study (KROG 20-05)
Impedance of Extracellular Fluid, Volume, and Local Tissue Water Can Be Reliably Measured in People with Lower Limb Lymphedema - click for abstract
Impedance of Extracellular Fluid, Volume, and Local Tissue Water Can Be Reliably Measured in People with Lower Limb Lymphedema
Three-dimensional analysis of dermal backflow in cancer-related lymphedema using photoacoustic lymphangiography
The efficacy of change in limb volume on functional mobility, health-related quality of life, social appearance anxiety, and depression in patients with lower extremity lymphedema
Management Strategies
Prophylactic Use of Compression Sleeves Reduces the Incidence of Arm Swelling in Women at High Risk of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Randomized Controlled Trial . - click for abstract
Prophylactic Use of Compression Sleeves Reduces the Incidence of Arm Swelling in Women at High Risk of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A 24-hour interval compression plan for managing chronic oedema: part 1-the science and theory behind the concept. - click for abstract
A 24-hour interval compression plan for managing chronic oedema: part 1-the science and theory behind the concept
The 24-hour interval compression plan: part 2-lifestyle and therapeutic regimens to manage chronic oedema case series - click for abstract
The 24-hour interval compression plan: part 2-lifestyle and therapeutic regimens to manage chronic oedema case series
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this case series was to retrospectively assess the impact on volume control and patients’ quality of life (QOL) when a night-time garment was added to their previous compression regimen for a full 24-hour interval compression plan.
METHOD: Patients who had a history of chronic oedema presented to one of two oedema management centres in the US for treatment for oedema exacerbation and/or suboptimal performance of their current garments. Objective data examined were circumferential limb volume (cm3) measurements and QOL measured with the Lymphoedema QOL Tool (LYMQOL-Leg and LYMQOL-Arm). Subjective comments on functional abilities and perception of improvement with a compression plan that comprised a 24-hour interval were documented.
RESULTS: All three patients presented in this case series had a reduction in limb volume and improvement in QOL when their daytime regimen of garments was updated and new night-time garments were added. Their subjective comments indicated improvement in activities of daily living and ease of controlling daytime oedema with a 24-hour interval compression plan.
CONCLUSION: This case series illustrates the need for clinicians to create a partnership with the patient to promote concordance and adherence as part of their individual 24-hour interval compression plan. This partnership allows the plan to be uniquely changed and adjusted to allow each patient to feel in control of refreshing their mood, their skin and their garments.
Running a weight-management programme with a psychological focus within a lymphoedema service. - click for abstract
Running a weight-management programme with a psychological focus within a lymphoedema service
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Pharmacological Treatment of Secondary Lymphedema. - click for abstract
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