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Barbieux R, Doyenard S, Pluska A, Enciso K, Roman MM, Leduc O, Leduc A, Bourgeois P, Provyn S. Lymphoscintigraphy as a Therapeutic Guidance Tool Can Improve Manual Lymphatic Drainage for the Physical Treatment of Patients with Upper Limb Lymphedema: Randomized Clinical Trial. Lymphat Res Biol 2023; 21:594-600. [PMID: 37196203 DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2022.0056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Background: The purpose of this study was to measure the effects of lymphoscintigraphically guided manual lymphatic drainage (LG-MLD) and to compare it with standardized manual lymphatic drainage (St-MLD). Materials and Methods: Fifty-two patients with lymphedema of the upper limb who underwent lymphoscintigraphy were randomly allocated into two groups. Following the phase of physical activity, the control group underwent two phases of St-MLD as the experimental group underwent a first phase of St-MLD followed by a second phase of LG-MLD. Areas of interest were then selected [in particular, dermal backflow (DBF) and axillary lymph nodes (LN)], radioactive activities were quantified for each of these areas. Results: If a first phase of St-MLD increased the LN activity by 28% on average, the findings indicated that for the second phase of DLM, LG-MLD was 19% more efficient than St-MLD in increasing LN activity. If a period of rest does not influence the lymph charge of DBF areas, physical activity leads to an average activity increase of 17%, whereas LG-MLD and St-MLD lead to an activity decrease of 11%. Conclusions: For patients with lymphedema, the findings indicate that MLD can increase the lymphatic flow toward the lymphatic nodes by 28% on average and can decrease the charge in the areas of DBF by 11% on average. Moreover, lymphoscintigraphy can be an important therapeutic tool because LG-MLD significantly increases lymphatic flow by 19% more than St-MLD. Concerning the areas of DBF, the LG-MLD and St-MLD decrease the charge in these areas with the same intensity.
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- Romain Barbieux
- De Department of Nuclear Medicine and Multi-Disciplinary Clinic Unit of Lymphology, Institut Jules Bordet, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
- Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy Faculty, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
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- Lympho-Phlebology Unit, Department of Occupational and Environmental Physiology, Haute Ecole HE2B ISEK, Brussels, Belgium
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- Lympho-Phlebology Unit, Department of Occupational and Environmental Physiology, Haute Ecole HE2B ISEK, Brussels, Belgium
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- Lympho-Phlebology Unit, Department of Occupational and Environmental Physiology, Haute Ecole HE2B ISEK, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Mammo-Pelvic Surgery, Institut Jules Bordet, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
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- Lympho-Phlebology Unit, Department of Occupational and Environmental Physiology, Haute Ecole HE2B ISEK, Brussels, Belgium
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- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
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- De Department of Nuclear Medicine and Multi-Disciplinary Clinic Unit of Lymphology, Institut Jules Bordet, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
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- Anatomical Research and Clinical Studies, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, Belgium
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Xiong Q, Luo F, Zhan J, Qiao J, Duan Y, Huang J, Li R, Liu H, Jin P. Effect of manual lymphatic drainage combined with targeted rehabilitation therapies on the recovery of upper limb function in patients with modified radical mastectomy: A randomized controlled trial. Turk J Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 69:161-170. [PMID: 37671384 PMCID: PMC10475909 DOI: 10.5606/tftrd.2023.11221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effect of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) combined with targeted rehabilitation therapies on the recovery of upper limb function in patients with breast cancer after modified radical mastectomy. Patients and methods In the randomized controlled study conducted between October 2019 and June 2020, 104 eligible breast cancer patients who underwent modified radical mastectomy were randomly divided into two groups. The routine functional exercise group (Group RF) received regular functional exercise guidance. In addition, the MLD combined with targeted rehabilitation therapies group (Group MLDT) received MLD, targeted rehabilitation therapies, and regular functional exercise guidance. The primary endpoints were shoulder range of motion, arm circumference and the incidence of axillary web syndrome (AWS). The secondary endpoints included the duration of axillary drainage, the duration of chest wall drainage, and complications. Results One hundred participants (mean age: 51.9±8.0 years; range, 28 to 72 years) were included in the final analysis as four patients could not complete the study. A significant improvement in shoulder range of motion was observed in Group MLDT compared to Group RF (p<0.05). Additionally, in Group MLDT, the duration of chest wall drainage was reduced (p=0.037). The frequency of AWS in Group RF was twice that in Group MLDT (p=0.061), but there was no significant difference in arm circumference (p>0.05) or the duration of axillary drainage (p=0.519). Regarding complications, there was one case of necrosis in the MLDT group and four cases in the RF group, including wound infection and seroma. Conclusion Manual lymphatic drainage combined with targeted rehabilitation therapies is an effective strategy to improve shoulder function, shorten the duration of chest wall drainage, reduce complications, and partly lower the incidence of AWS.
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- Qian Xiong
- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Opuchlik A, Włoch A, Biskup M, Ridan T, Wróbel P, Jonak R, Curyło M. The effect of oncological treatment in breast cancer patients on functional effi ciency of the upper limb and the principles of physiotherapeutic management. REHABILITACJA MEDYCZNA 2018. [DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0012.0912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumour and the second cause of death among women in Poland following lung cancer. Its therapy includes a number of procedures, including surgical treatment, the choice of which depends, among others, on the histological form of the cancer and disease severity. In recent years, radical surgical techniques have been replaced by conserving ones, and in the context of routine resection of the axillary lymph nodes (lymphadenectomy), biopsy was introduced, i.e. sentinel lymph node biopsy (SNB). Also, wide access to reconstructive treatments carried out with various techniques, using patients’ own tissues or artificial materials (breast implants) have been applied.
Study aim: The aim of the work is to present the current state of knowledge on the principles of breast cancer treatment and its undesirable consequences, as well as the selection of physiotherapeutic methods depending on the type of upper limb dysfunction as a result of the performed surgery.
Research materials: The research materials consist of patients treated using various surgical and oncological methods as well as physiotherapeutic procedures at the Holy Cross Oncology Centre in Kielce, from 2014 to 2016. The written consent of the Clinic Chief and patients for the publication of their image was obtained. The authors of the work do not indicate any conflict of interest.
Research Methods: The research methodology was based on the presentation of selected patients treated using various oncological and surgical methods for breast cancer treatment, as well as characterization of the physiotherapeutic methods necessary in restoring expected functional upper limb status in these patients.
Conclusions: Modern methods used in breast cancer treatment should be conditioned by good cooperation of an entire team of specialists from various clinical areas and physiotherapists. The purpose of this procedure is to cure the patient, minimize the occurrence of complications and adverse side effects, and restore functional capacity. An integral part of such breast cancer treatment patients is, among others, their effective rehabilitation.
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- Anna Opuchlik
- Wszechnica Świętokrzyska w Kielcach, Wydział Wychowania Fizycznego i Turystyki, Katedra Fizjoterapii / Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physical Education and Tourism, Holy Cross University in Kielce, Poland
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- Uniwersytet Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach, Wydział Lekarski i Nauk o Zdrowiu, Instytut Fizjoterapii / Institute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, Poland
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- Uniwersytet Jana Kochanowskiego w Kielcach, Wydział Lekarski i Nauk o Zdrowiu, Instytut Fizjoterapii / Institute of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, Poland
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- Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego, Zakład Kinezyterapii, Katedra Fizjoterapii, Kraków / Department of Physiotherapy, Kinesiotherapy Unit, University of Physical Education, Krakow, Poland
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- Krakowska Akademia im. A. F. Modrzewskiego, Wydział Zdrowia i Nauk Medycznych, Kraków / Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Krakow A. F. Modrzewski Academy, Poland
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- Wszechnica Świętokrzyska w Kielcach, Wydział Wychowania Fizycznego i Turystyki, Katedra Fizjoterapii / Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Physical Education and Tourism, Holy Cross University in Kielce, Poland
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- Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego, Zakład Kinezyterapii, Katedra Fizjoterapii, Kraków / Department of Physiotherapy, Kinesiotherapy Unit, University of Physical Education, Krakow, Poland
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de Oliveira MMF, Gurgel MSC, Amorim BJ, Ramos CD, Derchain S, Furlan-Santos N, dos Santos CC, Sarian LO. Long term effects of manual lymphatic drainage and active exercises on physical morbidities, lymphoscintigraphy parameters and lymphedema formation in patients operated due to breast cancer: A clinical trial. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0189176. [PMID: 29304140 PMCID: PMC5755747 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0189176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2016] [Accepted: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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PURPOSE evaluate whether manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) or active exercise (AE) is associated with shoulder range of motion (ROM), wound complication and changes in the lymphatic parameters after breast cancer (BC) surgery and whether these parameters have an association with lymphedema formation in the long run. METHODS Clinical trial with 106 women undergoing radical BC surgery, in the Women's Integrated Healthcare Center-University of Campinas. Women were matched for staging, age and body mass index and were allocated to performed AE or MLD, 2 weekly sessions during one month after surgery. The wound was evaluated 2 months after surgery. ROM, upper limb circumference measurement and upper limb lymphoscintigraphy were performed before surgery, and 2 and 30 months after surgery. RESULTS The incidence of seroma, dehiscence and infection did not differ between groups. Both groups showed ROM deficit of flexion and abduction in the second month postoperative and partial recovery after 30 months. Cumulative incidence of lymphedema was 23.8% and did not differ between groups (p = 0.29). Concerning the lymphoscintigraphy parameters, there was a significant convergent trend between baseline degree uptake (p = 0.003) and velocity visualization of axillary lymph nodes (p = 0.001) with lymphedema formation. A reduced marker uptake before or after surgery predicted lymphedema formation in the long run (>2 years). None of the lymphoscintigraphy parameters were shown to be associated with the study group. Age ≤39 years was the factor with the greatest association with lymphedema (p = 0.009). In women with age ≤39 years, BMI >24Kg/m2 was significantly associated with lymphedema (p = 0.017). In women over 39 years old, women treated with MLD were at a significantly higher risk of developing lymphedema (p = 0.011). CONCLUSION Lymphatic abnormalities precede lymphedema formation in BC patients. In younger women, obesity seems to be the major player in lymphedema development and, in older women, improving muscle strength through AE can prevent lymphedema. In essence, MLD is as safe and effective as AE in rehabilitation after breast cancer surgery.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology- University of Campinas, School of Medicine, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiology, University of Campinas, School of Medicine, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiology, University of Campinas, School of Medicine, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology- University of Campinas, School of Medicine, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology- University of Campinas, School of Medicine, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology- University of Campinas, School of Medicine, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology- University of Campinas, School of Medicine, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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Kim P, Lee JK, Lim OK, Park HK, Park KD. Quantitative Lymphoscintigraphy to Predict the Possibility of Lymphedema Development After Breast Cancer Surgery: Retrospective Clinical Study. Ann Rehabil Med 2017; 41:1065-1075. [PMID: 29354584 PMCID: PMC5773427 DOI: 10.5535/arm.2017.41.6.1065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 10/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Objective To predict the probability of lymphedema development in breast cancer patients in the early post-operation stage, we investigated the ability of quantitative lymphoscintigraphic assessment. Methods This retrospective study included 201 patients without lymphedema after unilateral breast cancer surgery. Lymphoscintigraphy was performed between 4 and 8 weeks after surgery to evaluate the lymphatic system in the early postoperative stage. Quantitative lymphoscintigraphy was performed using four methods: ratio of radiopharmaceutical clearance rate of the affected to normal hand; ratio of radioactivity of the affected to normal hand; ratio of radiopharmaceutical uptake rate of the affected to normal axilla (RUA); and ratio of radioactivity of the affected to normal axilla (RRA). During a 1-year follow-up, patients with a circumferential interlimb difference of 2 cm at any measurement location and a 200-mL interlimb volume difference were diagnosed with lymphedema. We investigated the difference in quantitative lymphoscintigraphic assessment between the non-lymphedema and lymphedema groups. Results Quantitative lymphoscintigraphic assessment revealed that the RUA and RRA were significantly lower in the lymphedema group than in the non-lymphedema group. After adjusting the model for all significant variables (body mass index, N-stage, T-stage, type of surgery, and type of lymph node surgery), RRA was associated with lymphedema (odds ratio=0.14; 95% confidence interval, 0.04–0.46; p=0.001). Conclusion In patients in the early postoperative stage after unilateral breast cancer surgery, quantitative lymphoscintigraphic assessment can be used to predict the probability of developing lymphedema.
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- Paul Kim
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea
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Sarri AJ, Tinois da Silva E, Vieira RADC, Koga KH, Cação PHM, Sarri VC, Moriguchi SM. Lymphoscintigraphy detecting alterations of upper limb lymphatic flow following early sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer. BREAST CANCER-TARGETS AND THERAPY 2017; 9:279-285. [PMID: 28458580 PMCID: PMC5402898 DOI: 10.2147/bctt.s131407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Purpose To evaluate early variations in lymphatic circulation of the arm pre- and post-sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and conservative breast surgery by lymphoscintigraphy (LS). Patients and methods Between 2005 and 2012, 15 patients underwent LS before and after the SLNB (total=30 studies). The pre-SLNB study was considered the control. Early images within twenty minutes (dynamic and static images) and delayed images within ninety minutes of arms and armpits were acquired using a gamma camera. The LS images before and after the SLNB of each patient were paired and compared to each other, evaluating the site of lymphatic flow (in the early phase) and identifying the number of lymph nodes (in the late phase). These dynamic images were subjected to additional quantitative analysis to assess the lymphatic flow rate using the slope assessed by the angular coefficient of the radioactivity × time curves in areas of interest recorded in the axillary region. The variations of lymphatic flow and the number of lymph nodes in the post-SLNB LS compared to the pre-SLNB LS of each patient were classified as decreased, sustained or increased. The clinical variables analyzed included the period between performing the SLNB and the subsequent LS imaging, age, body mass index, number of removed lymph nodes, type of surgery and whether immediate oncoplastic surgery was performed. Results The mean age was 54.53±9.03 years (36–73 years), the mean BMI was 27.16±4.16 kg/m2 (19.3–34.42), and the mean number of lymph nodes removed from each patient was 1.6±0.74 (1–3). There was significant difference in the time between surgery and the realization of LS (p=0.002; Mann–Whitney U test), but in an inverse relationship, the higher was the range, the smaller was the lymphatic flow, indicating a gradual reduction of lymphatic flow after surgery (Spearman’s p=0.498, with p=0.013). Conclusion Upper limb lymphatic flow gradually decreased after the SLNB and conservative breast surgery in this study, but these results are exploratory because of the small sample size. Further studies are needed to confirm and to investigate more in depth these findings.
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- Almir Jose Sarri
- Department of Physical Therapy, Barretos Cancer Hospital, Barretos, Sao Paulo
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- Department of Tropical Diseases and Diagnostic Imaging, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University - UNESP, Botucatu
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- Department of Tropical Diseases and Diagnostic Imaging, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University - UNESP, Botucatu
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- Department of Tropical Diseases and Diagnostic Imaging, Botucatu Medical School, Sao Paulo State University - UNESP, Botucatu
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Sarri AJ, Dias R, Laurienzo CE, Gonçalves MCP, Dias DS, Moriguchi SM. Arm lymphoscintigraphy after axillary lymph node dissection or sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer. Onco Targets Ther 2017; 10:1451-1457. [PMID: 28331338 PMCID: PMC5348076 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s117830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Compare the lymphatic flow in the arm after breast cancer surgery and axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) versus sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) using lymphos-cintigraphy (LS). PATIENTS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study with 39 women >18 years who underwent surgical treatment for unilateral breast cancer and manipulation of the axillary lymph node chain through either ALND or SLNB, with subsequent comparison of the lymphatic flow of the arm by LS. The variables analyzed were the area reached by the lymphatic flow in the upper limb and the sites and number of lymph nodes identified in the ALND or SLNB groups visualized in the three phases of LS acquisition (immediate dynamic and static images, delayed scan images). For all analyses, the level of significance was set at 5%. RESULTS There was a significant difference between the ALND and SLNB groups, with predominant visualization of lymphatic flow and/or lymph nodes in the arm and axilla (P=0.01) and extra-axillary lymph nodes (P<0.01) in the ALND group. There was no significant difference in the total number of lymph nodes identified between the two groups. However, there was a significant difference in the distribution of lymph nodes in these groups. The cubital lymph node was more often visualized in the immediate dynamic images in the ALND group (P=0.004), while the axillary lymph nodes were more often identified in the delayed scan images of the SLNB group (P<0.01). The deltopectoral lymph node was only identified in the ALND group, but with no significant difference. CONCLUSION The lymphatic flow from the axilla was redirected to alternative extra-axillary routes in the ALND group.
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- Almir José Sarri
- Department of Physical Therapy, Barretos Cancer Hospital, Barretos
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Mastology, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Botucatu
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Mastology, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Botucatu
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- Department of Tropical Diseases and Diagnostic Imaging, Botucatu Medical School, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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Three-dimensional stereophotogrammetry as an accurate tool for analyzing lymphedema of the hand. JPRAS Open 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2016.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Active Exercise Effects on Lymphatic Function Do Not Translate Into Morbidities in Women Who Underwent Breast Cancer Surgery. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2016; 98:256-263. [PMID: 27519926 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2016] [Revised: 06/01/2016] [Accepted: 06/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and active exercise effects on lymphatic alterations of the upper limb (UL), range of motion (ROM) of shoulder, and scar complications after breast cancer surgery. DESIGN Clinical trial. SETTING Health care center. PARTICIPANTS Women (N=105) undergoing radical breast cancer surgery who were matched for staging, age, and body mass index. INTERVENTIONS Women (n=52) were submitted to MLD and 53 to active exercises for UL for 1 month and followed up. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Shoulder ROM, surgical wound inspection and palpation, UL circumference measurements, and lymphoscintigraphy were performed in preoperative and postoperative periods. RESULTS There was no significant difference between groups with regard to wound healing complications, ROM, and UL circumferences. After surgery, 25 (48.1%) of the MLD group and 19 (35.8%) of the active exercise group showed worsening in radiopharmaceutical uptake velocity, whereas 9 (17.3%) of the MLD group and 11 (20.8%) of the active exercise group showed improved velocity (P=.445). With regard to uptake intensity, 27 (51.9%) of the MLD group and 21 (39.6%) of the active exercise group showed worsening whereas 7 (13.5%) of the MLD group and 7 (13.2%) of the active exercise group showed some improvement (P=.391). The presence of collateral circulation was similar in both groups at both time points evaluated. The active exercise group had a significant increase in postoperative liver absorption (P=.005), and the MLD group had a significant increase in postoperative dermal backflow (P=.024). CONCLUSIONS MLD and active exercise effects are equivalent with regard to morbidity. Minor changes in lymphatic function associated with either MLD or active exercises were not related to patients' symptoms or signs.
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Effects of a physical therapy program combined with manual lymphatic drainage on shoulder function, quality of life, lymphedema incidence, and pain in breast cancer patients with axillary web syndrome following axillary dissection. Support Care Cancer 2015; 24:2047-2057. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-015-3005-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2015] [Accepted: 10/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Oliveira MMFD, Amaral MTPD, Gurgel MSC. Lymphatic compensation during the postoperative period after breast cancer treatment with axillary dissection. J Vasc Bras 2015. [DOI: 10.1590/1677-5449.0040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Lymphedema secondary to breast cancer causes physical and psychological morbidity and compromises quality of life. The objective of this literature review was to study lymphatic compensation after surgery for breast cancer and the factors that influence this process, with a view to understanding the etiopathogenesis of lymphedema. Articles indexed on Pubmed published from 1985 to 2012 were reviewed. According to the literature, lymphangiogenesis reduces damage to lymph vessels; there is little evidence that Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor is elevated in women with lymphedema; lymphovenous communications can be observed 60 days after surgery; women without lymphedema have acquired alternative mechanisms for removal of proteins from the interstitial space; and active exercise stimulates lymphatic and venous pumping. Health professionals should teach these patients about the risk factors for lymphedema. The effects of lymphangiogenesis, proteolysis and lymphovenous communications on development of lymphedema should be studied, since these events are intimately related.
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Stuiver MM, ten Tusscher MR, Agasi‐Idenburg CS, Lucas C, Aaronson NK, Bossuyt PMM. Conservative interventions for preventing clinically detectable upper-limb lymphoedema in patients who are at risk of developing lymphoedema after breast cancer therapy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2015; 2015:CD009765. [PMID: 25677413 PMCID: PMC10651942 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009765.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer-related lymphoedema can be a debilitating long-term sequela of breast cancer treatment. Several studies have investigated the effectiveness of different treatment strategies to reduce the risk of breast cancer-related lymphoedema. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of conservative (non-surgical and non-pharmacological) interventions for preventing clinically-detectable upper-limb lymphoedema after breast cancer treatment. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Breast Cancer Group's (CBCG) Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PEDro, PsycINFO, and the World Health Organization (WHO) International Clinical Trials Registry Platform in May 2013. Reference lists of included trials and other systematic reviews were searched. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials that reported lymphoedema as the primary outcome and compared any conservative intervention to either no intervention or to another conservative intervention. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Three authors independently assessed the risk of bias and extracted data. Outcome measures included lymphoedema, infection, range of motion of the shoulder, pain, psychosocial morbidity, level of functioning in activities of daily life (ADL), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Where possible, meta-analyses were performed. Risk ratio (RRs) or hazard ratio (HRs) were reported for dichotomous outcomes or lymphoedema incidence, and mean differences (MDs) for range of motion and patient-reported outcomes. MAIN RESULTS Ten trials involving 1205 participants were included. The duration of patient follow-up ranged from 2 days to 2 years after the intervention. Overall, the quality of the evidence generated by these trials was low, due to risk of bias in the included trials and inconsistency in the results. Manual lymph drainageIn total, four studies used manual lymph drainage (MLD) in combination with usual care or other interventions. In one study, lymphoedema incidence was lower in patients receiving MLD and usual care (consisting of standard education or exercise, or both) compared to usual care alone. A second study reported no difference in lymphoedema incidence when MLD was combined with physiotherapy and education compared to physiotherapy alone. Two other studies combining MLD with compression and scar massage or exercise observed a reduction in lymphoedema incidence compared to education only, although this was not significant in one of the studies. Two out of the four studies reported on shoulder mobility where MLD combined with exercise gave better shoulder mobility for lateral arm movement (shoulder abduction) and forward flexion in the first weeks after breast cancer surgery, compared to education only (mean difference for abduction 22°; 95% confidence interval (CI) 14 to 30; mean difference for forward flexion 14°; 95% CI 7 to 22). Two of the studies on MLD reported on pain, with inconsistent results. Results on HRQoL in two studies on MLD were also contradictory. Exercise: early versus delayed start of shoulder mobilising exercisesThree studies examined early versus late start of postoperative shoulder exercises. The pooled relative risk of lymphoedema after an early start of exercises was 1.69 (95% CI 0.94 to 3.01, 3 studies, 378 participants). Shoulder forward flexion was better at one and six months follow-up for participants who started early with mobilisation exercises compared to a delayed start (two studies), but no meta-analysis could be performed due to statistical heterogeneity. There was no difference in shoulder mobility or self-reported shoulder disability at 12 months follow-up (one study). One study evaluated HRQoL and reported difference at one year follow-up (mean difference 1.6 points, 95% CI -2.14 to 5.34, on the Trial Outcome Index of the FACT-B). Two studies collected data on wound drainage volumes and only one study reported higher wound drainage volumes in the early exercise group. Exercise: resistance trainingTwo studies compared progressive resistance training to restricted activity. Resistance training after breast cancer treatment did not increase the risk of developing lymphoedema (RR 0.58; 95% CI 0.30 to 1.13, two studies, 358 participants) provided that symptoms are monitored and treated immediately if they occur. One out of the two studies measured pain where participants in the resistance training group reported pain more often at three months and six months compared to the control group. One study reported HRQoL and found no significant difference between the groups. Patient education, monitoring and early interventionOne study investigated the effects of a comprehensive outpatient follow-up programme, consisting of patient education, exercise, monitoring of lymphoedema symptoms and early intervention for lymphoedema, compared to education alone. Lymphoedema incidence was lower in the comprehensive outpatient follow-up programme (at any time point) compared to education alone (65 people). Participants in the outpatient follow-up programme had a significantly faster recovery of shoulder abduction compared to the education alone group. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Based on the current available evidence, we cannot draw firm conclusions about the effectiveness of interventions containing MLD. The evidence does not indicate a higher risk of lymphoedema when starting shoulder-mobilising exercises early after surgery compared to a delayed start (i.e. seven days after surgery). Shoulder mobility (that is, lateral arm movements and forward flexion) is better in the short term when starting shoulder exercises earlier compared to later. The evidence suggests that progressive resistance exercise therapy does not increase the risk of developing lymphoedema, provided that symptoms are closely monitored and adequately treated if they occur.Given the degree of heterogeneity encountered, limited precision, and the risk of bias across the included studies, the results of this review should be interpreted with caution.
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- Martijn M Stuiver
- The Netherlands Cancer Institute ‐ Antoni van Leeuwenhoek HospitalDepartment of PhysiotherapyPlesmanlaan 121AmsterdamNetherlands1066CX
- Academic Medical Centre, University of AmsterdamDepartment of Clinical Epidemiology, Biostatistics and BioinformaticsTafelbergweg 51, Roomnr. D223AmsterdamNetherlands
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- The Netherlands Cancer Institute ‐ Antoni van Leeuwenhoek HospitalDepartment of PhysiotherapyPlesmanlaan 121AmsterdamNetherlands1066CX
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- The Netherlands Cancer Institute ‐ Antoni van Leeuwenhoek HospitalDepartment of PhysiotherapyPlesmanlaan 121AmsterdamNetherlands1066CX
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- Academic Medical Centre, University of AmsterdamDepartment of Clinical Epidemiology, Biostatistics and BioinformaticsTafelbergweg 51, Roomnr. D223AmsterdamNetherlands
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- The Netherlands Cancer Institute ‐ Antoni van Leeuwenhoek HospitalDepartment of Psychosocial Research, Division of Psychosocial Research & EpidemiologyPlesmanlaan 121AmsterdamNetherlands1066 CX
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- Academic Medical Center, University of AmsterdamDepartment of Clinical Epidemiology and BiostatisticsRoom J1b‐214, PO Box 22700AmsterdamNetherlands1100 DE
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Ravari H, Sadri K, Sadeghi R. Growth plate uptake of Tc-99m-phytate on lymphoscintigraphy images. Lymphat Res Biol 2014; 13:59-61. [PMID: 24837803 DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2013.0051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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We report two pediatric cases with the history of lower extremity edema who were referred to the nuclear medicine department for lower limb lymphoscintigraphy as lymphedema workup. Subcutaneous injection of Tc-99m phytate in the interdigital webs was used for both patients, followed by early and delayed whole body lymphoscintigraphy imaging. Images of both patients showed Tc-99m phytate accumulation in the growth plates of the lower limbs. This biodistribution could interfere with popliteal lymph node visualization and should always be taken into account in lymphoscintigraphy of pediatric patients. We also review the medical literature regarding biodistribution Tc-99m phytate after interstitial injections.
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- Hasan Ravari
- 1 Vascular Surgery Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad, Iran
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de Oliveira MMF, de Rezende LF, do Amaral MTP, Pinto e Silva MP, Morais SS, Gurgel MSC. Manual lymphatic drainage versus exercise in the early postoperative period for breast cancer. Physiother Theory Pract 2014; 30:384-9. [PMID: 24410411 DOI: 10.3109/09593985.2013.876695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the effect of active exercise and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) on postoperative wound healing complications, shoulder range of motion (ROM) and upper limb (UL) perimetry in women undergoing radical mastectomy for breast cancer. METHODS Controlled non-randomized clinical trial with 89 women undergoing breast cancer surgery with axillary lymph node dissection (Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials: 906). Women were matched for staging, age and body mass index, with 46 women allocated to the exercise group and 43 in the MLD group, receiving 2 weekly sessions during one month. Assessments were performed in the preoperative and 60 d after surgery, including inspection, palpation, goniometry and perimetry. RESULTS No significant difference existed between groups relative to individual and clinical surgical characteristics. The incidence of seroma, number of punctures performed, dehiscence and infection was similar in both groups. A comparison of shoulder ROM and UL perimetry between groups, obtained in the preoperative and postoperative period, did not show any significant difference. CONCLUSION The performance of active exercise or MLD did not demonstrate difference in wound healing complications, shoulder ROM and UL perimetry at 60 d after surgery, suggesting that these techniques may be employed, according to the complaints or symptoms of each woman and physical therapist experience.
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- Mariana Maia Freire de Oliveira
- Physical Therapy Section-Prof. Dr. José Arostodemo Pinotti Women's Hospital-Integral Healthcare Center (CAISM), Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp) , Campinas , Brazil
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Pan YQ, Yang KH, Wang YL, Zhang LP, Liang HQ. Massage interventions and treatment-related side effects of breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Clin Oncol 2013; 19:829-41. [PMID: 24275985 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-013-0635-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2013] [Accepted: 10/21/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Massage as a complementary and alternative therapy has been associated with enhancing health and coping with treatment-related side effects in patients with breast cancer worldwide. This systematic review examined whether massage interventions provide any measurable benefit in breast cancer-related symptoms. METHODS Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were searched for in PubMed, EMBASE.com and the Cochrane Library through June 2013. We evaluated the quality of the studies included by the Cochrane Handbook 5.2 standards and analyzed the data using the Cochrane Collaboration's RevMan 5.2 software. RESULTS Eighteen RCTs with a total of 950 participants were included. Compared with the control group, our meta-analysis showed that patients receiving regular use of massage had significantly greater reductions in anger and fatigue symptoms. However, there were no significant differences in depression, anxiety, pain, upper limb lymphedema, cortisol and health-related quality of life. CONCLUSIONS The current evidence demonstrates that there was mild evidence that massage may be a useful intervention in alleviating negative emotions and fatigue in patients with breast cancer. More trials with longer follow-up are needed to determine the exact long-term efficacy of this class of complementary and alternative medicine on breast cancer-related symptoms and quality of life.
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- Yuan Q Pan
- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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