Volume Measurements and Follow-Up

Brorson, Håkan; Svensson, Britt-Marie; Ohlin, Karin

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-14493-1_11

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“…However, this method is not practical due to the difficulty in huge sized limbs, hygienic concerns, and consumed amount of water. [18] perometry This is an optoelectronic measuring method using a square frame with multiple perpendicular light beams. The frame is moved along the limb, and the cross-sectional area is calculated continuously and, thereby, by volume.…”

Section: Water Displacement Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The equipment is expensive, but the method is accurate and fast. [18,19] The only perometer in Turkey belongs to the Anatolian Lymphedema Association and available in the Hacettepe Lymphedema Research and Practice Center. This tool can be used free for the measurements and for research purposes.…”

Section: Water Displacement Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The normal arm volume variations are between 2 and 13% in healthy individuals, and the dominant arm is usually about 1.5% larger. [18] There are several methods to measure the volume of lymphedema, depending on the involvement sides, technological ability, and the size of edema. [11]…”

Section: Volume Measurementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The excess volume of unilateral lymphedema is calculated as the difference between the edematous and the contralateral health extremity. [11,18] There is also an Excel® formula to provide volume measurements. The measurement programs for arms and legs can be downloaded from the following link: https://www.…”

Section: Circumferential Measurementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The contraindications for the use of this device include the presence of fitted cardiac pacemakers or other implantable medical devices. [18,20] Criteria for lymphedema are primarily based on comparison between the at-risk/swelled and the contralateral arm. The difference between arms of >2 cm by tape circumference, >200 mL or >10% by volumetric measurements, or an impedance ratio between arms of >3 standard deviations from the normal range by BIS indicates lymphedema.…”

Section: Bioelectrical Impedance Spectrometry (Bis)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Lymphedema diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up from the view point of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists

Borman

2018

Turk J Phys Med Rehab

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Lymphedema is an incurable, debilitating and progressive condition, leading to physical and psychosocial consequences for the patients, if left untreated. The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) specialist is responsible for the differential diagnosis and evaluation of the patient to tailor management and rehabilitation strategies. Therefore, the PMR specialist must have knowledge and education on the diagnosis of disease and possible complications as well as evaluation, treatment and follow-up of the patient. In this review, the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and diagnostic and therapeutic approaches of lymphedema as well as preventive strategies and follow-up strategies are discussed in the light of the current literature.

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Section: Water Displacement Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Water Displacement Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Volume Measurementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Circumferential Measurementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Bioelectrical Impedance Spectrometry (Bis)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Lymphedema diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up from the view point of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists

Borman

2018

Turk J Phys Med Rehab

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Reconstruction of the superficial femoral vessels with muscle flap coverage for soft tissue sarcomas of the proximal thigh

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Background Surgical resection of soft tissue sarcoma with a margin of healthy tissue may necessitate resection and reconstruction of major blood vessels together with soft tissues of the proximal thigh to preserve the limb. The long‐term functional outcomes of these reconstructions remain unestablished. The aim of this report was to assess the vascular and functional outcomes of soft tissue sarcoma patients with femoral vessel reconstructions. Patients and Methods Patients who had undergone oncovascular reconstruction during the treatment of proximal thigh soft tissue sarcoma in 2014–2020 were reviewed for details of the vascular and soft tissue reconstructions, and the oncological and functional outcomes. This included eight patients of a median age 59 (range 19–77) years. All had a reconstruction of at least the superficial femoral artery and vein as well as soft tissue reconstruction with a muscle flap. All vessel reconstructions were done with either autologous vein (six grafts/four patients) or allograft (10 grafts/six patients). A microvascular latissimus dorsi flap, with a skin island, was incorporated to cover the vascular grafts in five patients. A pedicled sartorius or gracilis muscle flap was used to fill the defect in three patients. Results Graft patency was assessed in seven patients with a median follow‐up of 48 (1–76) months. The arterial graft was patent in 6/8 and the vein graft in 2/8 patients. The gait had returned to normal in five of the six patients assessed. The median MTSS was 70 (43–87)% and the TESS 90 (75–100)%. No local recurrence of the sarcoma was detected. Conclusions Vascular reconstruction combined with soft tissue reconstruction enables limb‐sparing surgery in patients with soft tissue sarcoma involving proximal femoral vessels. Although the surgeries are complex with high early morbidity, the achieved long‐term functional outcomes are worthwhile.

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Wie erkenne ich ein Lymphödem? Vom Symptom zur Diagnose einer lymphologischen Krankheit

Marsch¹,

Cornely²

2023

Angewandte Lymphologie

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Volume Measurements and Follow-Up

Cited by 11 publications

References 11 publications

Lymphedema diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up from the view point of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists

Lymphedema diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up from the view point of physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists

Reconstruction of the superficial femoral vessels with muscle flap coverage for soft tissue sarcomas of the proximal thigh

Wie erkenne ich ein Lymphödem? Vom Symptom zur Diagnose einer lymphologischen Krankheit

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