Risk factors for lymphedema after breast surgery: A prospective cohort study in the era of sentinel lymph node biopsy

CONCLUSIONS: The main risk factors for lymphedema were the more radical surgeries (ALND and mastectomy). The risk associated with these procedures appeared to be worsened by the addition of axillary radiotherapy. A follow-up protocol in patients with ALND lasting at least two years, in which special attention is paid to these risk factors, is necessary to guarantee a comprehensive control of lymphedema that provides early detection and treatment.PMID:34542055 | DOI:10.3233/BD-210043

Source: Breast Disease - September 20, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: S Salinas-Huertas A Luzardo-Gonz ález S V ázquez-Gallego S Pernas C Falo M J Pla M Gil-Gil M Beranuy-Rodriguez H P érez-Montero M Gomila-Sancho N Manent-Molina A Arencibia-Dom ínguez B Gonzalez-Pineda F Tormo-Collado M Ort í-Asencio J Terra E Martine Source Type: research