Preoperative Risk Factors for Lymphedema in Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Conclusion Patients with IBC are high risk for developing lymphedema due to the need for ALND, radiation, and neoadjuvant chemotherapy. This study also identified non-white race and obesity as risk factors. Larger prospective studies should evaluate potential racial disparities in lymphedema development. Due to the high prevalence of lymphedema, LYMPHA should be considered for all patients with IBC. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - November 1, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Copeland-Halperin, Libby R. Hyland, Colby J. Gadiraju, Goutam K. Xiang, David H. Bellon, Jennifer R. Lynce, Filipa Dey, Tanujit Troll, Elizabeth P. Ryan, Sean J. Nakhlis, Faina Broyles, Justin M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research