Lymphedema in the postmastectomy patient: Pathophysiology, prevention, and management

Amy E. Rivere; V. Suzanne Klimberg

doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-35955-9.00036-2

Lymphedema in the postmastectomy patient: Pathophysiology, prevention, and management

Amy E. Rivere, V. Suzanne Klimberg

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Abstract

Lymphedema is the most dreaded complication of breast cancer surgery. It may result in functional, esthetic, and psychological problems, thereby affecting the quality of life of the breast cancer patient. It also predisposes patients to development of infections, decreased functional ability and range of motion, and potential development of malignant lymphangiosarcoma (Stewart-Treves syndrome). It adversely affects quality of life, job performance and health care costs. This chapter covers anatomy, pathophysiology, risk factors and incidence, measurement techniques, conservative management, prevention, and operative techniques.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	The Breast
Subtitle of host publication	Comprehensive Management of Benign and Malignant Diseases
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	514-530.e4
ISBN (Print)	9780323359559
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-35955-9.00036-2
State	Published - 2018
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Axillary reverse mapping
Bioimpedance
Lymph node transfer
Lymphedema
Lymphovenous anastomoses
Sentinel lymph node

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General Medicine

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