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Preventing Lymphedema In Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Jacksonville, FL; Rochester, MN
The researchers are trying to answer if axillary reverse mapping (ARM) with lympho-venous bypass (LVB) in patients undergoing an axillary lymph node dissection reduces the rate and severity of post-operative lymphedema of the arm.
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A Study to Evaluate Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer Coverage
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to investigate outcomes for all patients with upper or lower extremity lymphedema with lymph node transfer in a two stage procedure involving dermal regeneration followed by split thickness skin graft (STSG) and compared to patients only receiving STSG for wound coverage.
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A Study to Analyze Viscoelasticity of Limbs in Patients with Lymphedema
Jacksonville, FL; Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to estimate the difference in viscoelasticity parameters between the affected and unaffected arms and legs among patients diagnosed with lymphedema.
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Retrospective and Prospective Lymphedema Database
Jacksonville, FL
The purpose of this study will be collection of standard and routinely obtained data specifically in the preoperative evaluation; operative room, postoperative/hospitalization period, and long term follow from the electronic medical record.
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Study to Validate the Use of a Lymphatic Imaging Protocol to Stage Disease Severity in Patients with Lymphedema
Jacksonville, FL
The purpose of this study is to validate the use of a lymphatic imaging protocol to stage disease severity in patients with lymphedema and serve as a biomarker for microsurgical treatment response.
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Study to Determine if Ultrasound Surface Wave Elastography Can Provide Noninvasive and Accurate Evaluation of Limb Lymphedema
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to determine if ultrasound surface wave elastography (USWE) produces different recording patterns in healthy and lymphadematous limbs, to establish the relationship between USWE recording values and stages of lymphedema, and to understand the correlation between USWE lymphedema evaluation and other tracking modalities.
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A Study of the Ability to Predict Lymphedema Development Following Axillary Surgery for Breast Cancer and Its Effects on Patient Survivorship
Jacksonville, FL
The purpose of this study is to better understand the anatomy of the lymphatic structure and the molecular process that leads to the over production of lymph fluid. This proposal will begin intense lymphedema screening and identify baseline characteristics potentially predisposing someone to lymphedema, and identify molecular markers that might be altered to prevent lymphedema.
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Outcomes of Shoulder Surgery in Patients with Upper Extremity Lymphedema
Rochester, MN
The correlation between lymphedema and shoulder arthroplasty will be analyzed using medical records for all patients that came to the Mayo Clinic with a diagnosis of lymphedema within the time period of 1979-2016.
We will use multiple variables to analyze the associations between lymphedema and multiple other factors, including infection, recurrence of disease, implant failure, etc.
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A Study To Determine The Effects Of A Mechanical Device To Treat Swelling Of The Face And Neck Following Treatment For Cancer.
Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ
This study aims to assess the utility of pharyngeal manometry measures as a novel approach in quantifying internal lymphedema and compare success rates in reducing internal lymphedema using manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) versus use of a pneumatic compression device (PCD). It also aims to assess efficacy of PCD and MLD and assess compliance of treatment in both groups. Lastly, it aims to identify voice and swallowing changes in both groups.