Breast edema, from diagnosis to treatment: state of the art

Abstract Introduction Breast edema can arise from different etiologies; however, it is mostly seen after breast conserving surgery and/or radiotherapy. Combining breast conserving surgery and radiotherapy can cause damage to the lymphatic system and reactions to surrounding tissues, which can lead t...

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Main Authors: Hanne Verbelen, Wiebren Tjalma, Dorien Dombrecht, Nick Gebruers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AboutScience Srl 2021-03-01
Series:Archives of Physiotherapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40945-021-00103-4