What is the best method to determine excessive arm volume in patients with breast cancer-related lymphoedema in clinical practice? Reliability, time efficiency and clinical feasibility of five different methods.

CONCLUSION:: Calculated volume based on arm circumferences is the best measurement method for evaluating excessive arm volume over time in terms of reliability, low error rate, low cost, few limitations and the time spent.
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Source: Clinical Rehabilitation - March 17, 2019 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: De Vrieze T, Gebruers N, Tjalma WA, Nevelsteen I, Thomis S, De Groef A, Dams L, Van der Gucht E, Belgrado JP, Vandermeeren L, Devoogdt N Tags: Clin Rehabil Source Type: research