Comparison of a novel algorithm quantitatively estimating epifascial fibrosis in three-dimensional computed tomography images to other clinical lymphedema grading methods

Kyo-in Koo1, Myoung-Hwan Ko2, Yongkwan Lee1, Hye Won Son1, Suwon Lee1, Chang Ho HwangI. PLOS ONE December 10, 2019

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Main findings

  • Few trials to date have attempted to quantify lymphedema fibrosis.
  • The algorithm for epifascial fibrosis, using digital subtraction from three-dimensional transaxial conventional CT images, shows promise in providing an additional method to assist in characterizing and monitoring lymphedema patients.