Postmastectomy lymphoedema: different patterns of fluid distribution visualised by ultrasound imaging compared with magnetic resonance imaging

Abstract Objectives Postmastectomy lymphoedema remains a disabling complication caused by treatment for breast cancer. The increased thickness of the dermal layer and the increased volume of the subcutis represent the most important contributions to the total swelling of the arm. Ultrasound imaging...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Physiotherapy 2011-09, Vol.97 (3), p.234-243
Hauptverfasser:	Tassenoy, An, De Mey, Johan, De Ridder, Filip, Van Schuerbeeck, Peter, Vanderhasselt, Tim, Lamote, Jan, Lievens, Pierre
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Arm Body Fluids - diagnostic imaging Breast cancer Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation Breast Neoplasms - surgery Complex physical therapy Dermis - diagnostic imaging Dermis - pathology Echographic imaging Fascia - diagnostic imaging Fascia - pathology Female Humans Lymphedema - diagnostic imaging Lymphedema - pathology Lymphedema - rehabilitation Lymphoedema Magnetic resonance imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods Mastectomy - adverse effects Mastectomy - rehabilitation Measurement Middle Aged Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Modalities Postmastectomy Postoperative care Postoperative Complications - diagnostic imaging Postoperative Complications - pathology Postoperative Complications - rehabilitation Subcutaneous Tissue - diagnostic imaging Subcutaneous Tissue - pathology Ultrasonography - methods Water
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