Prevelance of upper extremity lymphedema and risk factors in patients with mastectomy: Single-center, observational, cross-sectional study.
Tuba Tülay KocaGökmen AktaşMehmet Emre KurtgilPublished in: Turkish journal of obstetrics and gynecology (2020)
It was found that lymphedema had a negative effect on quality of life by affecting shoulder, arm, and hand functions even in the early stages. The recognition of risk factors and signs of upper extremity complications in breast cancer survivors will contribute to rehabilitation success.
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