Role of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in the Evaluation of Patients with Upper Limb Lymphedema

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 555-559
Author(s):  
Piera Merli ◽  
Rosario Furnari ◽  
Maurizio Fadda ◽  
Antonella De Francesco ◽  
Rebecca McConnell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Impedance Analysis

Water Reductive Effect of Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis on Upper-Limb Lymphedema: Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and Comparison with Lower-Limb Lymphedema

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (09) ◽  
pp. 660-666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshichika Yasunaga ◽  
Daisuke Yanagisawa ◽  
Yuta Nakajima ◽  
Shinei Mimura ◽  
Miharu Kobayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis ◽  
Reduction Rate ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
Volume Reduction ◽  
Water Volume ◽  
Arm Lymphedema ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background We previously examined the water reductive effect of lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) measurement on lower-limb lymphedema and revealed mean water volume reduction and edema reduction rate by leg LVA to be 0.86 L and 45.1%, respectively. This study aimed to clarify the water reductive effect of LVA on arm lymphedema and compare its results with those for leg lymphedema. Patients and Methods The efficacy of LVA for unilateral arm lymphedema was evaluated using BIA in a retrospective cohort. Limb circumference and arm body water volume (ABW) of the affected and unaffected arms were measured before and after LVA. Mean water volume reduction (ΔABW) and edema reduction rate by arm LVA were compared with values for leg LVA cited from our previous report as a historical control. Results Nineteen consecutive patients were enrolled. The mean ΔABW and edema reduction rate by BIA were 0.267 L and 46.0%, respectively. The decreasing rate of ABW by BIA was significantly larger than those of the upper extremity lymphedema index and sum of 5 circumferences measurement methods. ΔABW could be predicted by a regression line based on the preoperative water volume difference between affected and unaffected limbs. The mean edema reduction rates for arm and leg LVA were comparable. Conclusion The water reductive effect of LVA on upper-limb lymphedema was demonstrated by BIA assessment. BIA can reflect the effect of LVA more sensitively than conventional objective measurements and may facilitate the interpretation of LVA results. Although water volume reduction by arm LVA was less than that by leg LVA, the edema reduction rates were comparable.

Malnutrition Assessment in Hemodialysis Patients: Role of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Phase Angle

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 391-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurynas Rimsevicius ◽  
Alvita Gincaite ◽  
Vaidas Vicka ◽  
Diana Sukackiene ◽  
Jelena Pavinic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Angle ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Analysis Phase

scholarly journals Dietician-based approach to lipodystrophic syndrome: role of bioelectrical impedance analysis at week 12

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (Suppl 4) ◽  
pp. P77
Author(s):  
G Orofino ◽  
M Guastavigna ◽  
P Martinoglio ◽  
D Penoncelli ◽  
D Demarie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis ◽  
Bioelectrical Impedance ◽  
Impedance Analysis ◽  
Lipodystrophic Syndrome
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