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The value of using a SkinFibroMeter for diagnosis and assessment of secondary lymphedema and associated fibrosis of lower limb

Lymphedema
Author
Sun D et al.
Used Parameters : ECF

Publication Year : 2017

Country : China

Journal : Lymphatic Research and Biology

Background: Skin fibrosis is a clinically serious pathological process of secondary lymphedema (SLE). The detection of latent or incipient skin fibrosis, including early tissue changes, using sensitive diagnostic equipment is essential. The SkinFibroMeter has been used in skin care; however, its ability to assess skin fibrosis in patients with SLE of the lower limb has not been explored. Methods and Results: In this study, 45 female patients with secondary unilateral lower limb LE and 15 healthy female volunteers were enrolled. The …
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