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A Revised Method for Inducing Secondary Lymphedema in the Hindlimb of Mice
Published on: November 2, 2019
Airplane travel and lymphedema: a case study
L C Ward1, K J Battersby, S L Kilbreath
1School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. l.ward@uq.edu.au
Lymphology
|November 26, 2009
Summary
This study explored air travel
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Oncology
- Vascular Health
Background:
- Lymphedema management requires quantitative assessment.
- Air travel's impact on lymphedema is not well-defined.
- Feasibility of self-measurement for lymphedema monitoring is explored.
Observation:
- A breast cancer survivor with lymphedema participated.
- Whole arm impedance was measured before and after 20 flights (1-9 hours).
- Measurements were self-administered over 12 months.
Findings:
- Inter-arm impedance ratios generally worsened after flights.
- Self-measured impedance ratios showed feasibility for monitoring.
- Measurements were easily performed by the participant.
Implications:
- Self-measured impedance ratios may quantify air travel's effect on lymphedema.
- Data can inform risk assessment and travel advice for lymphedema patients.
- Further large-scale studies are recommended to validate findings.
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