Characteristics of lymphoedema, in particular midline lymphoedema, after treatment for prostate cancer: a retrospective study

Characteristics of lymphoedema, in particular midline lymphoedema, after treatment for prostate cancer: a retrospective study

Abstract Background Patients undergoing treatment for prostate cancer may develop lymphoedema of the midline region. This has a substantial impact on a patient’s quality of life and its diagnosis is often delayed or missed. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to compare the characteristics of pa...

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Main Authors: Charlotte Van Calster, Wouter Everaerts, Inge Geraerts, An De Groef, An-Kathleen Heroes, Tessa De Vrieze, Ceyhun Alar, Nele Devoogdt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-09-01
Series:BMC Urology
Subjects:
Lymphedema
Genital
Leg
Prostate cancer
Prostatectomy
Lymph node dissection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-024-01533-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-024-01533-5

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