Consistency between Arm Circumference and Water Drainage Volume in Measurements of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2019.09.019
- VernacularTitle:臂围测量和水置换法评估乳腺癌相关淋巴水肿的一致性
- Author:
Zhen-sheng LI
1
;
Wen-hui GENG
1
;
Jun-pu YIN
1
;
Jun ZHANG
1
;
Yuan-yuan ZHANG
1
;
Shan-shan LI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Radiation Oncology, the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050035, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
breast cancer related lymphedema;
arm circumference;
upper limb volume;
diagnosis;
evaluation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2019;25(9):1089-1093
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To compare arm circumference (AC) and upper limb volume (ULV) in assessment of breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL). Methods:From November, 2013 to February, 2015, 281 women with one-sided breast cancer accepting radiotherapy were consecutively enrolled. AC was measured as the means of circumference 10 cm above and 5 cm below the most eminent midpoint of olecranon. ULV was measured as the water displacement volume when the water surface reached at 15 cm above the midpoint of olecranon. Univariate and multivariable linear regressions were used between AC and ULV. Results:All the correlated coefficients between AC and In(ULV) were above 0.959 (P < 0.001). For linear equations, the R2 > 0.90. The consistency of diagnoses of BCRL with AC and ULV were above 90% (Kappa > 0.492, P < 0.001). Conclusions:AC and ULV are consistent in measurement of BCRL. AC is reliable and easier.
