2022
Effects of diet-induced obesity in the development of lymphedema in the animal model: A literature review
Khan N, Huayllani MT, Lu X, Boczar D, Cinotto G, Avila FR, Guliyeva G, Forte AJ. Effects of diet-induced obesity in the development of lymphedema in the animal model: A literature review. Obesity Research & Clinical Practice 2022, 16: 197-205. PMID: 35659463, DOI: 10.1016/j.orcp.2022.05.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAerobic exerciseT cellsAnimal modelsLymphatic dysfunctionEffect of obesityLipid metabolism disordersDiet-induced obesityHigh-fat dietDevelopment of lymphedemaAdipose tissue depositionVEGFR-3 expressionImpaired lymphatic drainageInhibition of lymphangiogenesisUnderlying cellular mechanismsInflammatory cascadeOvid EmbaseDiet/Metabolism disordersPharmacological interventionsEligibility criteriaLymphatic drainageContractile propertiesLong-term exposureObesityLymphatic endothelial cellsImaging biomarkers for diagnosis and treatment response in patients with lymphedema
Maita K, Garcia JP, Torres RA, Avila FR, Kaplan JL, Lu X, Manrique OJ, Ciudad P, Forte AJ. Imaging biomarkers for diagnosis and treatment response in patients with lymphedema. Biomarkers In Medicine 2022, 16: 303-316. PMID: 35176878, DOI: 10.2217/bmm-2021-0487.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsHumansLymphatic VesselsLymphedemaLymphographyLymphoscintigraphyMagnetic Resonance ImagingConceptsLymphovenous 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 evaluationAge as a risk factor for breast cancer-related lymphedema: a systematic review
Guliyeva G, Huayllani MT, Boczar D, Avila FR, Lu X, Forte AJ. Age as a risk factor for breast cancer-related lymphedema: a systematic review. Journal Of Cancer Survivorship 2021, 17: 246-253. PMID: 33486706, DOI: 10.1007/s11764-021-00994-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCancer-related lymphedemaRisk factorsBreast cancer-related lymphedemaPossible risk factorsLevel of evidenceDevelopment of lymphedemaBCRL developmentEffect of agePatient characteristicsDisease entityOvid MEDLINEAverage ageSystematic reviewMedical literaturePatientsRelevant articlesLymphedemaFinal analysisAgeIndividual studiesDifferent findingsEffect relationshipMethodsPubMedReviewMEDLINE
2020
Younger Age as a Risk Factor for Gynecologic Cancer–related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review
Guliyeva G, Huayllani MT, Avila FR, Boczar D, Lu X, Forte AJ. Younger Age as a Risk Factor for Gynecologic Cancer–related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review. Anticancer Research 2020, 40: 6609-6612. PMID: 33288555, DOI: 10.21873/anticanres.14685.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedFemaleGenital Neoplasms, FemaleHumansIncidenceLymphedemaMiddle AgedRisk FactorsConceptsGynecologic cancerLower limb lymphedemaYounger ageRisk factorsLimb lymphedemaCancer-related lymphedemaImpact of ageHazard ratioLymphedema developmentOdds ratioOutcome measuresEarly diagnosisSystematic reviewOlder ageLymphedemaCancerRelevant articlesIndividual studiesAgeTreatmentSignificant relationshipMorbidityRisk assessmentA Systematic Review of Peripheral Neuropathies in Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema
Forte AJ, Huayllani MT, Boczar D, Manrique OJ, Lu X, McLaughlin SA, Kung TA. A Systematic Review of Peripheral Neuropathies in Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema. Hand 2020, 17: 668-675. PMID: 33073616, PMCID: PMC9274882, DOI: 10.1177/1558944720963944.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBreast NeoplasmsCarpal Tunnel SyndromeFemaleHumansLymphedemaPainPeripheral Nervous System DiseasesConceptsBreast cancer-related lymphedemaCarpal tunnel syndromePeripheral neuropathyCarpal tunnel releaseNeuropathic painBreast cancerSecondary lymphedemaSystematic reviewWorsening of lymphedemaControlled Trials databasesCochrane Central RegisterCancer-related lymphedemaNon-Indexed CitationsDevelopment of lymphedemaBrachial plexopathyCentral RegisterTrials databasesSafe procedureTunnel syndromeCause-effect associationIn-ProcessEpub AheadOvid MEDLINEInclusion criteriaNeuropathy