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Lymphedema in patients in different BMI ranges and therapeutic response to intensive treatment

Lymphedema
Author
Jose Maria Pereira de Godoy et al
Used Parameters : ICW, ECW

Publication Year : 2018

Country : Brazil

Journal : International Journal of Medical Science and Diagnosis Research

Abstract lymphedema in different body mass index (BMI) ranges (25 to 30, 30 to 40 and> 40 kg/m 2). A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 59 patients with grade III lower limb lymphedema (elephantiasis) who arrived consecutively at the Godoy Clinic in São Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil. The diagnosis was based on the clinical history, physical examination as well as intracellular and extracellular volumes, which were determined using electrical bioimpedance analysis (InBody S10 device). Statistical analysis involved the paired t-test …
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