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World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology 1/2013

Open Access 01-12-2013 | Review

Breast and gynecologic cancer-related extremity lymphedema: a review of diagnostic modalities and management options

Authors: Pankaj Tiwari, Michelle Coriddi, Ritu Salani, Stephen P Povoski

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Lymphedema remains a poorly understood entity that can occur after lymphadenectomy. Herein, we will review the pathogenesis of lymphedema, diagnostic modalities and the natural history of extremity involvement. We will review the incidence of upper extremity lymphedema in patients treated for breast malignancies and lower extremity lymphedema in those treated for gynecologic malignancy. Finally, we will review traditional treatment modalities for lymphedema, as well as introduce new surgical treatment modalities that are under active investigation.
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Metadata
Title
Breast and gynecologic cancer-related extremity lymphedema: a review of diagnostic modalities and management options
Authors
Pankaj Tiwari
Michelle Coriddi
Ritu Salani
Stephen P Povoski
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-11-237

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