Breast skin V40 predicted lymphedema after breast-conserving therapy
Skin V40 >90 cc nearly quadrupled breast lymphedema odds, while mammographic skin thickening provided an objective detection signal.
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ALTJ V35Gy above 50% tripled lymphedema risk after breast radiotherapy
Irradiating more than half of the axillary-lateral thoracic junction to 35 Gy was independently associated with a threefold higher lymphedema risk.
Pneumatic compression and usual care provide similar long-term control of head and neck lymphedema
Six-month symptom control was similar with advanced pneumatic compression and usual care, although some clinician-rated lymphedema measures favored compression.