Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema and Genetic Predisposition: A Systematic Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joël Visser ◽  
Michel van Geel ◽  
Anouk J.M. Cornelissen ◽  
René R.W.J. van der Hulst ◽  
Shan Shan Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Genetic Predisposition ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

scholarly journals Donor-Site Lymphedema Following Lymph Node Transfer for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review of the Literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Efterpi Demiri ◽  
Dimitrios Dionyssiou ◽  
Antonios Tsimponis ◽  
Olga Christina Goula ◽  
Panagiotis Mιlothridis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Donor Site ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema ◽  
Lymph Node Transfer

scholarly journals The basics of ultrasound elastography for diagnosis, assessment, and staging breast cancer-related lymphedema: a systematic review of the literature

Gland Surgery ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 589-595
Author(s):  
Antonio J. Forte ◽  
Maria T. Huayllani ◽  
Daniel Boczar ◽  
Gabriela Cinotto ◽  
Pedro Ciudad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ultrasound Elastography ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

scholarly journals Effectiveness and Safety of Acupuncture Moxibustion Therapy Used in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huimin Jin ◽  
Yuying Xiang ◽  
Yuqian Feng ◽  
Yiting Zhang ◽  
Shan Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Moxibustion Therapy ◽  
Western Medicine ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Karnofsky Performance Score ◽  
Performance Score ◽  
Functional Training ◽  
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture moxibustion therapy (AMT) for the breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). Methods. Four English databases (MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL) and four Chinese databases were searched from their inception to Feb 1, 2020. Eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating AMT against any type of controlled intervention in patients for BCRL and assessing clinically relevant outcomes (total effective rate, circumference difference, and Karnofsky performance score) were included. The methodological quality of all selected trials was estimated in accordance with the guidelines published by the Cochrane Collaboration. Review Manager 5.3 was used to conduct analyses. Results. Twelve eligible RCTs are confirmed. Most of the trials selected are regarded as low methodological quality. Compared with Western medicine, physiotherapy, and functional training, traditional AMT has significantly higher treatment effect (RR 1.03 (95% CI: 1.22, 1.45); p<0.00001). In comparison with physiotherapy, AMT is better in reducing edema symptoms (MD = −0.77; 95% CI (−1.13–0.41); p<0.00001). Moreover, pooled results demonstrate that AMT results in better outcomes than functional training and Western medicine in improving Karnofsky performance score of BCRL patients (SMD = 0.69; 95% CI (0.38–1.00); p<0.00001). Conclusion. This systematic review and meta-analysis provides evidence that AMT is serviceable and safe in treating BCRL. With the limited number of available studies and methodology drawbacks, further high-quality RCTs with reasonable designs are still warranted.

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