2021
Use of magnetic resonance imaging lymphangiography for preoperative planning in lymphedema surgery: A systematic review
Forte AJ, Boczar D, Huayllani MT, Avila FR, Guliyeva G, Lu X, Mash WR, Kung TA. Use of magnetic resonance imaging lymphangiography for preoperative planning in lymphedema surgery: A systematic review. Microsurgery 2021, 41: 384-390. PMID: 33710683, DOI: 10.1002/micr.30731.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLymphovenous anastomosisPreoperative planningSystematic reviewLymphedema surgeryLymphedema patientsAdverse effectsStandard preoperative evaluationCochrane Clinical AnswersPubMed/MEDLINEMagnetic resonance imagingLymphatic vessel abnormalitiesSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomePreoperative evaluationPreoperative protocolEmbase databasesLymphedema diagnosisEligibility criteriaStandard examinationSurgeryPatientsVessel abnormalitiesResonance imagingPotential articlesTreatment evaluationUse of bioimpedance spectroscopy for prospective surveillance and early diagnosis of breast cancer-related lymphedema.
Forte AJ, Huayllani MT, Boczar D, Avila FR, Kassis S, Ciudad P, Lu X, Moore PA, McLaughlin SA. Use of bioimpedance spectroscopy for prospective surveillance and early diagnosis of breast cancer-related lymphedema. Breast Disease 2021, 40: 85-93. PMID: 33646139, DOI: 10.3233/bd-201008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer-related lymphedemaChronic breast cancer-related lymphedemaCancer-related lymphedemaEarly diagnosisProspective surveillanceBioimpedance analysisEmbase databasesOvid MEDLINEBioimpedance spectroscopyL-Dex scoresEnglish-language studiesVolume of lymphedemaRetrospective studyLymphedema patientsHealthy participantsDiagnosisLymphedemaDemonstrated benefitsPatientsDiagnostic toolMEDLINEPubMedSurveillanceBioimpedanceOutcomes
2020
Lymphaticovenular anastomosis for breast cancer-related upper extremity lymphedema: a literature review
Forte AJ, Sisti A, Huayllani MT, Boczar D, Cinotto G, Ciudad P, Manrique OJ, Lu X, McLaughlin S. Lymphaticovenular anastomosis for breast cancer-related upper extremity lymphedema: a literature review. Gland Surgery 2020, 9: 539-544. PMID: 32420289, PMCID: PMC7225471, DOI: 10.21037/gs.2020.03.41.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUpper extremity lymphedemaBreast cancer-related lymphedemaCancer-related lymphedemaExtremity lymphedemaLymphaticovenular anastomosisBreast cancer-related upper extremity lymphedemaBreast cancer-related lymphedema patientsSubjective symptom reliefPubMed/MEDLINE searchBreast cancer survivorsBreast cancer treatmentUpper extremity volumeLong-term conditionsSymptom reliefCancer survivorsArm lymphedemaClinical studiesBreast cancerInclusion criteriaMEDLINE searchExtremity volumeLymphovenous bypassLymphedema patientsLymphedemaAnastomosis
2019
Lymphoscintigraphy for Evaluation of Lymphedema Treatment: A Systematic Review
Forte AJ, Boczar D, Huayllani MT, Lu X, Ciudad P. Lymphoscintigraphy for Evaluation of Lymphedema Treatment: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2019, 11: e6363. PMID: 31886094, PMCID: PMC6907718, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.6363.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComplex decongestive therapyUse of lymphoscintigraphyLymphedema treatmentSystematic reviewLymph nodesDecongestive therapyRadiologic examinationBreast cancer-related lymphedemaPrevention of lymphedemaCancer-related lymphedemaStudy eligibility criteriaStem cell injectionCase seriesPrognostic valueFunctional outcomePatient responseTreatment outcomesEligibility criteriaLymphoscintigraphyCell injectionLymphedema patientsPotential articlesLymphatic functionLanguage limitationsPatientsSympathetic Nerve Block in Lymphedema Treatment: A Systematic Review
Forte AJ, Boczar D, Huayllani MT, Lu X, McLaughlin SA. Sympathetic Nerve Block in Lymphedema Treatment: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2019, 11: e5700. PMID: 31720168, PMCID: PMC6823032, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.5700.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSympathetic nerve blockNerve blockLymphedema treatmentSystematic reviewEligibility criteriaLymphedema patientsLarge randomized clinical trialsSympathetic nerve systemPatient-reported outcomesRandomized clinical trialsNerve block techniquePromising treatment optionComprehensive systematic reviewTreatment of lymphedemaLymphedema improvementConservative therapyPatient characteristicsTreatment optionsClinical trialsLocal anestheticsAnesthesiology proceduresPubMed databaseLimb circumferenceNerve systemLymphatic circulation