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.
Polymer
flooding based enhanced oil recovery (EOR) has been proven
to be effective and successful for heavy crude oil systems due to
its ability to achieve favorable mobility ratios driven by viscosity
alterations. Nanoparticles have the potential to intensify favorable
mobility ratios as well as various other mechanisms responsible for
EOR. This work addresses the interfacial tension (IFT), emulsification,
and rheological and wettability alteration characteristics of silica
nanoparticle (SNP) assisted polymer flooding. The stability of the
xanthan gum–SNP system was evaluated by a particle size analyzer
and zeta potential method. The rheological behavior of the system
in addition to IFT and the emulsification mechanism at variant temperatures
were also investigated. Wettability alteration studies involved contact
angle measurements for oil drops with respect to a nanoparticle saturated
rock surface. SNP assisted polymer flooding enabled higher oil recovery
of 20.82% at 30 °C and 18.44% at 80 °C due to IFT reduction,
higher viscosity, better emulsion stability, and wettability alteration.
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