Clinical Trial: Can Deep Fascial Thickness Predict Treatment Response in Patients With Postmastectomy Lymphedema? An Ultrasonographic Approach
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Postmastectomy Lymphedema
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Can Deep Fascial Thickness Predict Treatment Response in Patients With Postmastectomy Lymphedema? An Ultrasonographic Approach
Brief Summary:
Research and Literature Summary / References(The research summary must not exceed 250 words and must be written in a clear, easily understandable form.)Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive disease that develops as a result of the accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the interstitial tissue following disruption of lymphatic drainage. Lymphedema of the upper extremity seen after breast cancer treatment is the most frequently encountered form, and it causes loss of function, restriction of movement, and…
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