Research advances on risk factors for arm lymphedema following breast cancer surgery
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-422X.2010.10.012
- VernacularTitle:乳腺癌术后上肢淋巴水肿风险因素的研究进展
- Author:
Bo CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Breast neoplasms;
Lymphedema;
Risk factors
- From:
Journal of International Oncology
2010;37(10):755-758
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Arm lymphedema is a common and persistent complication of breast cancer surgery. Surgery or radiotherapy damages axillary lymphatic vessels and obstructs lymphatic reflux, leading to the accumulation of lymph fluid in the superficial soft tissues of the upper limbs and the subsequent formation of edema. Clinical treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema remains a worldwide problem. Currently, there is still no cure.
