Influence of body mass index on the frequency of lymphedema and other complications after surgery for breast cancer

Influence of body mass index on the frequency of lymphedema and other complications after surgery for breast cancer

ABSTRACT Objective: this study assessed the influence of pre-operative body mass index (BMI) has upon lymphedema, scar tissue adhesion, pain, and heaviness in the upper limb at two years after surgery for breast cancer. Methods: retrospective analysis of 631 medical records of women who underwen...

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Main Authors: Riza Rute Oliveira, Simony Lira Nascimento, Maria Teresa Pace do Amaral, Marcela Ponzio Pinto e Silva, Mariana Maia Freire Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2016-03-01
Series:Fisioterapia e Pesquisa
Subjects:
Breast Neoplasms/complications
Lymphedema
Body Mass Index
Risk Factors
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1809-29502016000100084&tlng=en

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