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Sun CR, Liu MY, Ni QH, Cai F, Tang F, Yu ZY, Zhang JB, Zhang L, Zhang WW, Li CM. Clinical Guidelines on Compression Therapy in Venous Diseases. Ann Vasc Surg 2024:S0890-5096(24)00451-5. [PMID: 39032593 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2024.07.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND In recent years, compression therapy has attracted gradually increasing clinical attention in lower extremity venous diseases. However, basic concepts and clear nomenclature, standard treatment methods, and consistent product standards for pressure equipment are lacking. Therefore, developing clinical guidelines for compression therapy is essential to improving the treatment of venous diseases. METHODS Our panel generated strong (grade I), moderate (grade IIa and IIb), and weak (grade III) recommendations based on high-quality (class A), moderate-quality (class B), and low-quality (class C) evidence, using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE) approach and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) grading system. RESULTS The panels made 30 recommendations from current evidence, focusing on 7 fields of lower extremity venous disease (venous thromboembolism, post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), varicose veins, hemangioma and vascular malformations, lymphedema, and venous ulcers) and 18 topics. CONCLUSIONS Of the 30 recommendations made across the 18 topics, 7 were strong (grade I) and 17 were based on high-quality (class A) evidence, highlighting the need for further research of the use of compression therapy.
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- Cong-Rui Sun
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- The Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, China-Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Yang W, Yang L, Mao S, Liu D, Wang L. Analysis of the effect of nursing care based on action research method on the prevention of postoperative lymphedema in breast cancer patients. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e36743. [PMID: 38206748 PMCID: PMC10754543 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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RATIONALE In recent times, the pervasive adoption of the action research method has garnered substantial attention both domestically and internationally. Its integration has traversed various domains of nursing research, nursing education, and nursing practice, yielding commendable outcomes. However, a notable gap persists, as this method remains untapped in the realm of nursing care concerning the prevention of postoperative lymphedema in breast cancer patients. DIAGNOSIS To employ the action research methodology in the context of patients undergoing axillary lymph node dissection surgery for breast cancer, aiming to investigate its impact on mitigating postoperative lymphedema and assessing its influence on the patient's quality of life, as well as levels of anxiety and depression postoperatively. INTERVENTION The study focused on breast cancer patients admitted to our hospital from January 2022 to December 2022. Among them, 44 patients from January to June constituted the control group, while 44 patients from July to December comprised the observation group. Conventional nursing measures were applied to the control group, whereas the observation group received nursing interventions rooted in the action research method. A comparative analysis was conducted between the 2 groups, assessing the incidence of postoperative lymphedema, daily life ability, as well as levels of anxiety and depression. OUTCOMES The prevalence of edema was notably reduced in the observation group (20.93%) compared to the control group (42.22%), with a statistically significant difference. Throughout the study, patients in both groups exhibited increased Barthel Index Scale scores from the study's initiation, and the scores for the observation group surpassed those of the control group, reaching statistical significance (P < .05). Furthermore, by the study's conclusion, anxiety and depression scores for patients in both groups were diminished compared to the study's commencement, and the observation group demonstrated significantly lower scores in anxiety and depression compared to the control group (P < .05). LESSONS The implementation of nursing care grounded in the action research methodology exhibits a capacity to diminish both the occurrence and intensity of postoperative lymphedema in breast cancer patients. Concurrently, it enhances the patients' daily life functionality and mitigates symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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- Weijuan Yang
- Breast Surgery Department, Jiangsu Province Hospital, and the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Breast Surgery Department, Jiangsu Province Hospital, and the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Breast Surgery Department, Jiangsu Province Hospital, and the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Breast Surgery Department, Jiangsu Province Hospital, and the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Breast Surgery Department, Jiangsu Province Hospital, and the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Ochalek K, Kurpiewska J, Gradalski T. Adjustable Compression Wraps (ACW) vs. Compression Bandaging (CB) in the Acute Phase of Breast Cancer-Related Arm Lymphedema Management—A Prospective Randomized Study. BIOLOGY 2023; 12:biology12040534. [PMID: 37106735 PMCID: PMC10135916 DOI: 10.3390/biology12040534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness, comfort and possibilities of the self-application of adjustable compression wraps (ACW) with compression bandaging (CB) in the acute phase of treatment in advanced upper-limb lymphedema. In total, 36 patients who fulfilled the admission criteria were randomly assigned into ACW-Group (18 patients), or CB-Group (18 patients). Treatment in both groups lasted for two weeks. In the first, all patients were educated in applying adjustable compression wraps (ACW-Group) or self-bandaging (CB-Group) and treated by experienced physiotherapists. In the second week, the use of ACW and CB was continued by the patients themselves at home. In both groups, a clinically significant reduction in the affected limb volume was found after the first week (p < 0.001). A further decrease in the affected limb volume within the second week was noted only in the CB-Group (p = 0.02). A parallel trend was found in the percentage reduction in the excess volume after one and two weeks of compression therapy. Within two weeks, both groups achieved a significant improvement in decreasing lymphedema-related symptoms, but women from the ACW-Group reported complications related to carrying out compression more frequently (p = 0.002). ACW can reduce lymphedema and disease-related symptoms, but based on the results it is difficult to recommend this method as an alternative option in the acute phase of CPT among women with advanced arm lymphedema.
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- Katarzyna Ochalek
- Faculty of Motor Rehabilitation, Institute of Clinical Rehabilitation University of Physical Education, 31-571 Krakow, Poland
- Lymphedema Clinic, St. Lazarus Hospice, 31-380 Krakow, Poland
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- Lymphedema Clinic, St. Lazarus Hospice, 31-380 Krakow, Poland
- Chair of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, 30-705 Krakow, Poland
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- Lymphedema Clinic, St. Lazarus Hospice, 31-380 Krakow, Poland
- Chair of Palliative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, 30-705 Krakow, Poland
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Bò MC, Merlo A, Ligabue MB, Bassi MC, Lusuardi M, Campanini I. Self-managed physical activity in breast cancer survivors: A scoping review. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0284807. [PMID: 37093839 PMCID: PMC10124851 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Breast cancer survivors (BCS) experience many issues of rehabilitative concern due to the treatments they have undergone. Given the chronicity of these outcomes, the increasing number of survivors, and the positive results obtained by supervised exercise, professionals should consider offering self-managed physical activity (PA) programs to this population. Our aim was to map the currently available evidence about self-care rehabilitation for BCS. METHODS Medline, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases were searched for primary literature. Scoping review methodological frameworks were used to tackle the heterogeneity of the topic. Studies investigating self-managed PA interventions prescribed to adult BCS were included. RESULTS One hundred-eight studies were included, with sample sizes ranging from 6 to 692 patients. Information was systematically collected in tables displaying study design, type of PA, duration and recommended frequency, professional leading the study, type of supervision, initial training, strategies used to help patients integrate self-care into their daily lives, and self-managed PA efficacy. Tables were produced for every oncological side effect that BCS might experience: lymphedema, arthralgia, cancer-related fatigue, a decline in physical parameters, treatment-related cardiotoxicity, peripheral neurotoxicity, and a possible decline in the quality of life. CONCLUSIONS Self-managed PA has the potential to improve BCS oncological issues. Professionals can adopt many strategies to support patients and empower them with long-lasting self-care competencies. This scoping review provided a comprehensive and easy-to-consult overview of self-managed PA interventions for BCS. We also provided recommendations for future primary studies and secondary synthesis.
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- Maria Chiara Bò
- LAM-Motion Analysis Laboratory, Neuromotor and Rehabilitation Department, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, San Sebastiano Hospital, Correggio (Reggio Emilia), Italy
- Merlo Bioengineering, Parma, Italy
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- LAM-Motion Analysis Laboratory, Neuromotor and Rehabilitation Department, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, San Sebastiano Hospital, Correggio (Reggio Emilia), Italy
- Merlo Bioengineering, Parma, Italy
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- Motor Rehabilitation Unit, Neuromotor and Rehabilitation Department, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, San Sebastiano Hospital, Correggio (Reggio Emilia), Italy
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- Medical Library, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Correggio (Reggio Emilia), Italy
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- Neuromotor and Rehabilitation Department, Azienda USL-IRCCS Reggio Emilia, Correggio (Reggio Emilia), Italy
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- LAM-Motion Analysis Laboratory, Neuromotor and Rehabilitation Department, Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, San Sebastiano Hospital, Correggio (Reggio Emilia), Italy
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What do we know about treating breast-cancer-related lymphedema? Review of the current knowledge about therapeutic options. Breast Cancer 2023; 30:187-199. [PMID: 36571707 PMCID: PMC9950281 DOI: 10.1007/s12282-022-01428-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Breast-cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common consequence of oncological treatment. Its management is a complicated, chronic, and arduous process. Therapeutic options can be divided on non-surgical and surgical methods, although there is still no clear consensus about their effectiveness in preventing or stopping the disease. That brings problems in everyday practice, as there are no guidelines about proper time for starting therapy and no agreement about which management will be beneficial for each patient. The aim of this review is to summarize current knowledge about possible treatment choices, non-surgical so as surgical, indicate knowledge gaps, and try to direct pathways for future studies.
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Effect of Telerehabilitation Versus In-Clinic Rehabilitation Delivery on Self-Efficacy in Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema. REHABILITATION ONCOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1097/01.reo.0000000000000326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Strategies for Upper and Lower Extremity Lymphedema: A Comprehensive Review. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58070954. [PMID: 35888673 PMCID: PMC9324426 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58070954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Lymphedema is a chronic disabling condition affecting a growing number of patients worldwide. Although lymphedema is not life-threatening, several reports underlined detrimental consequences in terms of distress, pain, functional impairment, and infections with a relevant decrease in quality of life. Currently, there is no cure, and the therapeutic management of this condition aims at slowing down the disease progression and preventing secondary complications. Early diagnosis is paramount to enhance the effects of rehabilitation or surgical treatments. On the other hand, a multidisciplinary treatment should be truly integrated, the combination of microsurgical and reductive procedures should be considered a valid strategy to manage extremity lymphedema, and rehabilitation should be considered the cornerstone of the multidisciplinary treatment not only for patients not suitable for surgical interventions but also before and after surgical procedures. Therefore, a specialized management of Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons and Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine physicians should be mandatory to address patients’ needs and optimize the treatment of this disabling and detrimental condition. Therefore, the aim of this review was to characterize the comprehensive management of lymphedema, providing a broad overview of the potential therapy available in the current literature to optimize the comprehensive management of lymphedema and minimize complications.
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Assessment of Potential Risk Factors and Skin Ultrasound Presentation Associated with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema in Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11081303. [PMID: 34441238 PMCID: PMC8393908 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11081303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Breast cancer has been reported to have the highest survival rate among various cancers. However, breast cancer survivors face several challenges following breast cancer treatment including breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), sexual dysfunction, and psychological distress. This study aimed to investigate the potential risk factors of BCRL in long term breast cancer survivors. A total of 160 female breast cancer subjects were recruited on a voluntary basis and arm lymphedema was assessed through self-reporting of diagnosis, arm circumference measurement, and ultrasound examination. A total of 33/160 or 20.5% of the women developed BCRL with significantly higher scores for upper extremity disability (37.14 ± 18.90 vs. 20.08 ± 15.29, p < 0.001) and a lower score for quality of life (103.91 ± 21.80 vs. 115.49 ± 16.80, p = 0.009) as compared to non-lymphedema cases. Univariate analysis revealed that multiple surgeries (OR = 5.70, 95% CI: 1.21–26.8, p < 0.001), axillary lymph nodes excision (>10) (OR = 2.83, 95% CI: 0.94–8.11, p = 0.047), being overweight (≥25 kg/m2) (OR = 2.57, 95% CI: 1.04 – 6.38, p = 0.036), received fewer post-surgery rehabilitation treatment (OR = 2.37, 95% CI: 1.05–5.39, p = 0.036) and hypertension (OR = 2.38, 95% CI: 1.01–5.62, p = 0.043) were associated with an increased risk of BCRL. Meanwhile, multivariate analysis showed that multiple surgeries remained significant and elevated the likelihood of BCRL (OR = 5.83, 95% CI: 1.14–29.78, p = 0.034). Arm swelling was more prominent in the forearm area demonstrated by the highest difference of arm circumference measurement when compared to the upper arm (2.07 ± 2.48 vs. 1.34 ± 1.91 cm, p < 0.001). The total of skinfold thickness of the affected forearm was also significantly higher than the unaffected arms (p < 0.05) as evidenced by the ultrasound examination. The continuous search for risk factors in specific populations may facilitate the development of a standardized method to reduce the occurrence of BCRL and provide better management for breast cancer patients.
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Efficacy of physical therapy interventions on quality of life and upper quadrant pain severity in women with post-mastectomy pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Qual Life Res 2021; 31:951-973. [PMID: 34185226 PMCID: PMC8960660 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-021-02926-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Purpose To determine the efficacy of physical therapy interventions on quality of life (QoL) and pain severity in post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS). Methods Multiple databases were searched from database inception to October 2020. Searches were limited to human studies published in either English or Chinese in peer-reviewed journals with full text available for randomized controlled trials conducted on females. Trials comparing the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions against control conditions on QoL and pain were included. Results Eighteen trials were included in the review. The pooled analysis of the four exercise trials revealed a significant effect of the intervention on general [standardized mean difference [SMD]: 0.87 (95%CI: 0.36, 1.37); p = 0.001], physical [SMD: 0.34 (95%CI: 0.01, 0.66); p = 0.044], and mental health components [SMD: 0.27 (95%CI: 0.03, 0.51); p = 0.027] of QoL compared with the control condition. Meta-analyses of six exercise trials, two myofascial release trials, and two acupuncture trials revealed a significant improvement in pain severity in the treatment group than in the control group. However, meta-analyses of two studies revealed a non-significant effect of compression therapy compared to control on pain severity. Conclusion Our meta-analyses found that exercise is beneficial for improving the QoL and pain severity of women with PMPS. Future studies are needed to determine the optimal parameters for exercise interventions designed to improve QoL and pain severity in women with PMPS. The effect of acupuncture, myofascial release, and compression therapy remains inconclusive, and future research is required to validate the effect of these interventions on PMPS. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11136-021-02926-x.
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Kozanoglu E, Gokcen N, Basaran S, Paydas S. Long-Term Effectiveness of Combined Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Plus Low-Level Laser Therapy in Patients with Postmastectomy Lymphedema: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Lymphat Res Biol 2021; 20:175-184. [PMID: 33826415 DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2020.0132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Upper limb lymphedema may be revealed after breast cancer and its treatment. Among different treatment approaches, intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) therapy and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) are reported as effective modalities in the treatment of postmastectomy upper limb lymphedema (PML). The aim of the current study is to investigate the long-term effectiveness of combined IPC plus LLLT versus IPC therapy alone in patients with PML. Methods and Results: The patients were allocated into two groups in this single-blinded, controlled clinical trial. Group I received combined treatment with IPC plus LLLT (n = 21) and group II received only IPC (n = 21). IPC treatment was given 5 sessions per week for 4 weeks (20 sessions). LLLT was also performed 5 sessions per week for 4 weeks (20 sessions). Clinical evaluations were performed before and after the treatment at the 3, 6, and 12-month follow-up visits. According to within-group analysis, statistically significant improvements in the circumference difference (Cdiff) and grip strength were observed in both groups (for Cdiff, p = 0.018 and p = 0.032, respectively; for grip strength, p = 0.001 and p = 0.046, respectively). Visual analog scale values for arm pain and shoulder pain during motion were decreased only in group I. Conclusion: Both interventions have positive effects on lymphedema, grip strength, and pain. Long-term effects of combined therapy, especially on pain, are slightly superior to the pneumatic compression alone.
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- Erkan Kozanoglu
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Adana, Turkey
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Adana, Turkey
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Adana, Turkey
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Features, Predictors, and Treatment of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema. CURRENT BREAST CANCER REPORTS 2020; 12:244-254. [PMID: 34012502 DOI: 10.1007/s12609-020-00381-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Purpose of review Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common sequelae among breast cancer survivors. This review provides updated information on recent studies to prevent, diagnose, and actively treat women with BCRL. Recent findings In total, 63 articles were identified from 2015 and 2020 that assessed incidence, risk factors, surveillance, measurement and definition, treatment, and awareness of BCRL. Depending on the approach and timing of assessment, BCRL incidence rates ranged from 9.1% to 39%. Modified radical mastectomy, number of positive lymph nodes, and postoperative complications were linked to BCRL risk, in addition to chemotherapy, radiation, axillary lymph node dissection, advanced cancer stage, and higher body mass index. Early detection showed favorable BCRL outcomes (e.g., severity, symptoms). Exercise, self-management, complete decongestive therapy, bandaging, and surgery had positive effects on BCRL outcomes. Summary Numerous gaps exist within BCRL literature, such as the value of self-reported surveillance options to identify BCRL early, measurement strategies, and definitions of BCRL. In terms of policies, efforts are needed to educate providers, patients, payers, and legislators about the need for consensus to reduce the burden of BCRL in women being treated for breast cancer.
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Lytvyn L, Zeraatkar D, Anbari A, Ginex P, Zoratti M, Niburski K, Sadeghirad B, Siedler M, Thabane L, Morgan R. Conservative Intervention Strategies for Adult Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Oncol Nurs Forum 2020; 47:E171-E189. [DOI: 10.1188/20.onf.e171-e189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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An Executive Summary of the APTA Academy for Oncologic Physical Therapy Clinical Practice Guideline: Interventions for Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema. REHABILITATION ONCOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1097/01.reo.0000000000000223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Davies C, Levenhagen K, Ryans K, Perdomo M, Gilchrist L. Interventions for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Clinical Practice Guideline From the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy of APTA. Phys Ther 2020; 100:1163-1179. [PMID: 32589208 PMCID: PMC7412854 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2019] [Revised: 12/22/2019] [Accepted: 03/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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A work group from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy developed a clinical practice guideline to aid clinicians in identifying interventions for people with breast cancer-related lymphedema, targeting volume reduction, beginning at breast cancer diagnosis and continuing through cancer treatments and survivorship. Following a systematic review of published studies and a structured appraisal process, recommendations were developed to guide physical therapists and other health care clinicians in their intervention selection. Overall, clinical practice recommendations were formulated based on the evidence for each intervention and were assigned a grade based on the strength of the evidence. The evidence for each specific intervention was synthesized and appraised by lymphedema stage, when the information was available. In an effort to make recommendations clinically applicable, they were presented by modality throughout the care trajectory. Methodology and research populations varied significantly across studies, and it will be important for future research to use standardized definitions for participant characteristics, diagnostic criteria, and interventions.
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- K. Levenhagen, PT, DPT, Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training, Saint Louis University, St Louis, Missouri. Dr Levenhagen is a certified lymphedema therapist
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- K. Ryans, PT, DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York. Dr Ryans is a board-certified clinical specialist in oncologic physical therapy and a certified lymphedema therapist-Lymphology Association of North America
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Cheng MH, Tee R, Chen C, Lin CY, Pappalardo M. Simultaneous Ipsilateral Vascularized Lymph Node Transplantation and Contralateral Lymphovenous Anastomosis in Bilateral Extremity Lymphedema with Different Severities. Ann Surg Oncol 2020; 27:5267-5276. [PMID: 32556869 PMCID: PMC7669763 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-08720-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Background Extremity lymphedema can occur bilaterally with different severities on each side. The aim of this study is to investigate the treatment outcomes of such patients with bilateral extremity lymphedema of different severities. Patients and Methods Between 2013 and 2017, patients with bilateral extremity lymphedema of different severities according to the Taiwan Lymphoscintigraphy Staging (TLS) system were retrospectively reviewed. Ipsilateral vascularized lymph node transplantation (VLNT) was indicated in TLS total obstruction and contralateral lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) in TLS partial obstruction with patent lymphatic vessels on indocyanine green lymphography. Outcomes were assessed using circumference improvement, frequency of cellulitis, and lymphedema-specific quality of life (LYMQoL) questionnaires. Results A total of 10 patients with bilateral extremity lymphedema with median age of 63 (range 12–75) years were included. The median symptom duration of the lymphedematous limb was 60 (range 36–168) months and 12 (range 1–60) months in the VLNT and LVA group, respectively (p < 0.05). At average follow-up of 37.5 (range 14–58) months, the average limb circumference improvement was 2.4 (range − 3.3 to 7.8) cm in the VLNT group and 2.3 (range 0.3–7) cm in the LVA group (p = 1). The median episodes of cellulitis decreased significantly from 4 to 0.5 and 1 to 0 times/year in the VLNT and LVA group, respectively (p = 0.02, p = 0.06). The overall LYMQoL score improved from 4.5 preoperatively to 7.5 postoperatively (p < 0.01). Conclusions Limb-specific VLNT and LVA selected by TLS effectively treated bilateral extremity lymphedema with different severities.
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- M-H Cheng
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan. .,Center for Tissue Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Center for Tissue Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of General Surgery, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Wu X, Liu Y, Zhu D, Wang F, Ji J, Yan H. Early prevention of complex decongestive therapy and rehabilitation exercise for prevention of lower extremity lymphedema after operation of gynecologic cancer. Asian J Surg 2020; 44:111-115. [PMID: 32402630 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2020.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate efficacy of early prevention of complex decongestive therapy and rehabilitation exercise for prevention of postoperative lower limb extremity lymphedema for patients with gynecologic cancer. METHODS 109 female patients were randomly divided into two groups, the control group who only received routine treatment and the CDT group who received both CDT and rehabilitation exercise. For rehabilitation exercise, patients received additional rehabilitation exercise strategy including professional education and full range exercise of hip joint. The incidence of lower extremity lymphedema was recorded. A simple scale for patients' lower extremity lymphedema was designed. The diameter of low limbs (both thighs and calves) was also measured The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and the Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI) was used for measurement of quality of life. RESULTS The incidence of lower extremity lymphedema was 15.09% cases of CDT group and 32.14% in the control group. K-M curve showed the lymphedema free time in CDT group was significantly longer. The subjective scores for heaviness of lower limbs, pain, numbness and dysfunction, as well as the diameters of both thighs and calves were lower in the CDT group. In both groups, the values of EORTC QLQ-C30-GHS and EORTC QLQ-C30-FS were significantly higher, and EORTC QLQ-C30-SS scores and BFI scores were remarkably lower. CONCLUSION Early prevention of CDT combined with rehabilitation exercise reduced incidence of lower limb extremity lymphedema and improved patients' quality of life, as well as reduced the cancer-related fatigue.
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- Xiaoli Wu
- Department of Gynecology, Nantong First People's Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Nantong First People's Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China
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- Department of Gynecology, Nantong First People's Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China
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- Department of Nursing, Nantong First People's Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China.
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- Department of ICU, Nantong First People's Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China
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- Department of Cerebral Surgery, Nantong First People's Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, China
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Gradalski T, Ochalek K. Lay Caregivers Education in Multicomponent Compression Bandaging in Obese Patients with Lower Limb Edema: A Case-Control Pilot Study. Lymphat Res Biol 2020; 18:428-432. [PMID: 32150495 DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2019.0081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: A report on the usefulness of the instruction of lay carers in multilayer short-stretch compression bandaging within the initial intensive phase physical treatment of mixed-etiology chronic lower limb edema. Methods and Results: In a group of adult obese patients (including 24 females) with venous insufficiency and chronic bilateral lower limb edema, and without a history of physical therapy, 20 (ambulatory managed) were bandaged once daily (four layers, short stretch with cotton tube, and foam padding underneath) for 3 weeks (Monday-Friday) by skilled physiotherapists, and in 20 cases (education group, EG), the patients' lay carers were educated by these physiotherapists according to the same regime during one session. The outcome measures included limb volume (the method of circumference measurement with a tape at 4 cm intervals) after 1, 3, and 6 months, the time to reach the maintenance phase, the frequency of complementary bandaging during this phase, and the sense of self-efficacy (General Self-Efficacy scale, GSEs). No significant differences were noted between the two groups in the baseline measurements of age, body mass, and limb volume. The carers were able to apply compression bandages in all cases during the observation period. The time to reach the maintenance phase was longer in EG (6 vs. 1 weeks; p < 0.001). A similar median reduction in edema volume was observed at the end of the bandaging period, which continued for 3 and 6 months. It was only in EG that further improvement between 1 and 3 months was observed (p = 0.008). All participants represented an equally high optimistic sense of personal competence (GSEs). Conclusions: The instruction of lay carers in bandaging may provide a simple clinically effective solution for lower limb edema management, thus lowering its costs.
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- St Lazarus Hospice, Krakow, Poland.,Department of Clinical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Motor Rehabilitation, University of Physical Education, Krakow, Poland
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