Lower-extremity lymphedema following management for endometrial and cervical cancer

Despite the alleged benefits conferred by a lymphadenectomy in the management of gynecologic malignancies, there are concerns regarding the development of postoperative lower-extremity lymphedema. The purpose of this study was to identify the incidence of lymphedema and associated risk factors in accordance with surgical staging during the management of endometrial and cervical cancer.

Source: Surgical Oncology - May 19, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Alberto A. Mendivil, Mark A. Rettenmaier, Lisa N. Abaid, John V. Brown, John P. Micha, Katrina L. Lopez, Bram H. Goldstein Source Type: research