Objective This study of pressure monitoring of multilayer inelastic bandaging and the effect of padding in breast cancer–related lymphedema patients aimed to measure the resting and working sub-bandage pressures in compression therapy for lymphedema patients and to determine whether applying additional padding has an additional effect in volume reduction of the limb.

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of elastic compression stockings on volumetric variations of lymphedematous limbs between mechanical lymph drainage sessions. Eleven patients with Grade II leg lymphedema, regardless of etiology, were evaluated in a randomized clinical trial. The ages ranged from 47 to 83 years old with a mean of 62.4 years. Participants were submitted to mechanical lymph drainage (RAGodoy) associated with adjusted and unadjusted knee-high elastic compression stockings (20/30 …

Secondary lymphedema of the legs is acommon sequela ofpatients treated for cancerof the reproductive, gastrointestinal, urinarysystems and melanoma. From a clinical andresearch perspective it is of utmost importanceto use techniques that objectively quantify legvolume and fluid composition as an indicatorof lymphedema severity and response totreatment. Two techniques often used in boththe clinical and research setting are legperometry and multi-frequency bioimpedance. Although both techniques have beenextensively validated, this …

BACKGROUND The current study describes the results of a double blind, placebo‐controlled, randomized, single crossover trial of the treatment of patients with postmastectomy lymphedema (PML) with low‐level laser therapy (LLLT). METHODS Participants received placebo or one cycle or two cycles of LLLT to the axillary region of their affected arm. They were monitored for reductions in affected limb volume, upper body extracellular tissue fluid distribution, dermal tonometry, and range of limb movement …

Background Although lymphedema is fundamentally abnormal accumulation of excess water in the extracellular space, previous studies have evaluated the efficacy of physiological bypass surgery (lymphaticovenular anastomosis [LVA]) for lymphedema without measuring water volume. This study clarified the water reductive effect of LVA using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Methods The efficacy of LVA for unilateral lower-limb lymphedema was evaluated using BIA in a retrospective cohort. The water volume of …

Background: Lymphedema is known as a secondary complication of breast cancer treatment, caused by reduction on lymphatic flow and lymph accumulation on interstitial space. The Kinesio Taping (KT) has become an alternative treatment for lymphedema volume reduction. The objective of the study was to evaluate the literature through a systematic review on KT effects on lymphedema related to breast cancer. Methods: Search strategies were performed by the following keywords:“Kinesio Taping,”“Athletic …

Background: This case–control retrospective study focused on the extracellular water ratio (% ECW) of lymphedemic limbs measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) as a possible indicator of the development and severity of unilateral and bilateral leg lymphedema. Methods and Results: BIA was used to evaluate changes in% ECW due to lymphedema in female patients with unilateral secondary leg lymphedema and in healthy controls. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was employed to assess the …

Objective: To investigate the safety and efficacy of arm crank ergometry in breast cancer patients after axillary lymph node dissection, with regard to changes in bioelectrical impedance analysis, arm circumference, muscular strength, quality of life and fatigue. Design: Randomized controlled clinical intervention trial. Subjects: Forty-nine patients with breast cancer after axillary lymph node dissection. Methods: Arm crank ergometer training twice-weekly was compared with usual care over 12 weeks. Results: The arm crank …

AIM: The aim of the current study was to evaluate fluid mobilization during the intensive treatment of leg lymphedema. METHODS: The mobilization of intracellular and extracellular fluids in the lower and upper extremities and trunk was evaluated with the intensive treatment of leg lymphedema in a prospective study. Mobilization of fluids was assessed by bioelectrical impedance using the InBody S10 device in ten patients with leg lymphedema, regardless of the cause. Treatment consisted of six to eight hours per day of Manual …

Background: Cancer treatment-related lymphedema (CTRL) affects patients physically, psychologically and emotionally, and remains a significant quality of life issue among patients with cancer. Reliable methods to measure changes in lymphedema are required for early detection, acute intensive treatment, and long-term management. Here, we evaluated the use of bioimpedance analysis (BIA) as a tool to measure lymphedema before and after treatment. Patients and Methods: Patients with CTRL who were admitted to a secondary …