Bioelectrical Impedance for Detecting and Monitoring Patients for the Development of Upper Limb Lymphedema in the Clinic

Micro-Abstract Limited data are available on new diagnostic modalities in breast cancer–related lymphedema. Analysis of the implementation of bioimpedance spectroscopy to detect breast cancer–related lymphedema in the community oncology setting demonstrated its feasibility and simplicity. Further, in 64 patients, analysis within 90 days of surgery demonstrated that bioelectrical impedance had the ability to detect differences based on surgical and axillary procedure, which potentially allows for subclinical diagnosis.