Risk Factors for Arm Lymphedema in a Cohort of Breast Cancer Patients Followed up for 10 Years

Breast care

René Aloisio da Costa Vieira¹ 

关键词: Breast cancer;    Lymph node dissection;    Radiotherapy;    Risk factors;    Lymphedema;   

DOI  :  10.1159/000442489

学科分类：泌尿医学

来源: S Karger AG

【 摘 要 】

The etiology of lymphedema is multifactorial, and definition criteria of lymphedema, its limitation, and follow-up must be considered in studies related to risk factors. The aim of this study is to evaluate risk factors related to arm lymphedema in a cohort study with a long follow-up.

【 授权许可】

CC BY