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Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Lymphedema
Annals of Dermatology ; : 126-131, 1997.
Article Dans Anglais | WPRIM | ID: wpr-197315
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Lymphedma occurs when tissue swelling develops through a failure of lymph drainage in the face of a normal capillary filtration. Little is known about water behavior in lymphedma.

OBJECTIVE:

Our purpose was to investigate, by means of ultrasound, the distribution of intradermal fluid in patients with lymphedema in response to 2 weeks physical therapy.

METHODS:

Ten patients with lymphedema were treated by 2 weeks' physical therapy. Before and after 2 weeks' treatment, circumference and ultrasonographic evaluation was done. Ultrasound images were obtained with a 20 MHz scanner. The echogenicity of the dermis and the skin thickness were quantified by in-built image analyzer.

RESULTS:

Low echogenic pixels showed the most noticeable and consistent change after 2 weeks' physical therapy.

CONCLUSION:

Ultrasonographic evaluation could be a useful tool in evaluating lymphedema.
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Texte intégral: Disponible Indice: WPRIM (Pacifique occidental) Sujet Principal: Peau / Vaisseaux capillaires / Eau / Drainage / Échographie / Derme / Filtration / Lymphoedème Type d'étude: Etude diagnostique Limites du sujet: Humains langue: Anglais Texte intégral: Annals of Dermatology Année: 1997 Type: Article

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Texte intégral: Disponible Indice: WPRIM (Pacifique occidental) Sujet Principal: Peau / Vaisseaux capillaires / Eau / Drainage / Échographie / Derme / Filtration / Lymphoedème Type d'étude: Etude diagnostique Limites du sujet: Humains langue: Anglais Texte intégral: Annals of Dermatology Année: 1997 Type: Article