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Rehabilitación (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 57(3): [100777], Jul-Sep. 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-222914

ABSTRACT

Introduction and objectives: Currently, the assessment of lymphoedema related to breast cancer (BCRL) is performed through the global perimeter volumetry. We implemented an additional system with partial measures (hand, forearm, and upper arm) that allows us to approximate the segmental distribution of oedema. We used this measurement tool to determine the oedema distribution and its evolution, as well as its possible impact on clinical assessment. Methods: We carried out a retrospective observational study of the patients referred to our service with suspected BCRL. Inclusion criteria: Unilateral breast cancer, availability of global and partial digital medical record, and follow-up for a minimum of 24 months. Of the 210 selected patients, 190 were considered affected (≥10% excess volume). We analysed at three time points (initial, final, and peak involvement) the oedema distribution and segmental predominance and its relationship with the evolutionary course and the severity of the process. We subsequently examined, at the initial timepoint, the concordance of the global assessment with the partial assessment for the clinical classification of the 210 patients in the initial sample. Results: The BCRL oedema was characteristically irregular, with the forearm being the most affected segment and the hand the least affected (RM ANOVA: p<0.001). The irregularity was related to its severity (χ2: p<0.001) and the evolutionary course (Student t-test: p<0.005 for the hand). Overall, disagreement of 46.67% was observed between the clinical classification of the global and partial assessment. Conclusions: This work supports the need to add partial volumetry to the commonly used global assessment.(AU)


Introducción y objetivos: Actualmente la volumetría perimetral global se utiliza para valorar el linfedema relacionado con cáncer de mama (LRCM). Nosotros implementamos un sistema adicional que permite aproximarse a la distribución segmentaria del edema mediante tres indicadores parciales: mano, antebrazo y brazo. Utilizamos esta herramienta para conocer la distribución del edema, su evolución y su posible repercusión en la valoración clínica. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio observacional retrospectivo de los pacientes remitidos a nuestro servicio con sospecha de LRCM. Criterios de inclusión: Cáncer de mama unilateral, con registros volumétricos en la historia clínica digital y 24 meses de seguimiento mínimo. De los 210 pacientes seleccionados, en 190 pacientes afectos (≥10% de exceso de volumen) se analizaron en tres momentos de medición (inicial, final y máxima afectación) la distribución del edema, su predominio segmentario y la relación con la evolución y la gravedad del proceso. Posteriormente se examinó la concordancia de los indicadores globales con los parciales en la valoración clínica de los 210 pacientes de la muestra inicial. Resultados: El LRCM fue característicamente irregular, siendo el antebrazo el segmento predominante y la mano el menos afecto (MR ANOVA: p<0,001). La irregularidad se relacionó con la gravedad del proceso (chi cuadrado: p<0,001) y su evolución (t de Student: p<0,005 para la mano). Además, se apreció, en conjunto, una discordancia en la valoración clínica del índice global con los índices parciales del 46,67% (W de Kendall=0,467). Conclusión: El estudio apoya la necesidad de añadir volumetría parcial a la valoración global habitualmente utilizada.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Breast Cancer Lymphedema/drug therapy , Breast Cancer Lymphedema/therapy , Breast Cancer Lymphedema/diagnosis , Electronic Health Records , Breast Neoplasms , Rehabilitation , Rehabilitation Services , Titrimetry , Retrospective Studies
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Rehabilitacion (Madr) ; 57(3): 100777, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36739629

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Currently, the assessment of lymphoedema related to breast cancer (BCRL) is performed through the global perimeter volumetry. We implemented an additional system with partial measures (hand, forearm, and upper arm) that allows us to approximate the segmental distribution of oedema. We used this measurement tool to determine the oedema distribution and its evolution, as well as its possible impact on clinical assessment. METHODS: We carried out a retrospective observational study of the patients referred to our service with suspected BCRL. INCLUSION CRITERIA: Unilateral breast cancer, availability of global and partial digital medical record, and follow-up for a minimum of 24 months. Of the 210 selected patients, 190 were considered affected (≥10% excess volume). We analysed at three time points (initial, final, and peak involvement) the oedema distribution and segmental predominance and its relationship with the evolutionary course and the severity of the process. We subsequently examined, at the initial timepoint, the concordance of the global assessment with the partial assessment for the clinical classification of the 210 patients in the initial sample. RESULTS: The BCRL oedema was characteristically irregular, with the forearm being the most affected segment and the hand the least affected (RM ANOVA: p<0.001). The irregularity was related to its severity (χ2: p<0.001) and the evolutionary course (Student t-test: p<0.005 for the hand). Overall, disagreement of 46.67% was observed between the clinical classification of the global and partial assessment. CONCLUSIONS: This work supports the need to add partial volumetry to the commonly used global assessment.


Subject(s)
Breast Neoplasms , Lymphedema , Humans , Female , Breast Neoplasms/complications , Lymphedema/diagnostic imaging , Lymphedema/etiology , Arm , Hand , Edema/diagnosis , Edema/etiology
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Rehabilitación (Madr., Ed. impr.) ; 37(1): 22-32, ene. 2003. tab, graf
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-20124

ABSTRACT

Objetivos: Investigar la repercusión clínica y funcional y la evolución del linfedema postmastectomía así como la existencia de problemas asociados al tratamiento (efectos colaterales, tolerancia al tratamiento y colaboración del paciente) para establecer una pauta de actuación. Material y métodos: Hemos realizado un estudio retrospectivo de todos los pacientes con linfedema postmastectomía vistos en nuestra consulta desde 1997, seleccionando aquellos con linfedema unilateral, libres de enfermedad cancerosa y con tres meses de tiempo de seguimiento mínimo. Se han analizado, mediante el test t de Student para medias de muestras apareadas, los resultados del tratamiento con Terapia Física Compleja (TFC) inmediatamente después del mismo, a los tres meses y al final del seguimiento, así como la evolución de los pacientes leves no tratados. El estudio retrospectivo se ha combinado con una encuesta diseñada para conocer la incidencia de síntomas, de disfunción y de problemas asociados al tratamiento. Resultados: Cincuenta y cuatro pacientes cumplían finalmente los criterios de selección. De ellos, 34 pacientes, 12 con linfedema leve (10 por ciento) fueron sometidos a TFC de descongestión. Dieciocho pacientes con linfedema leve fueron inicialmente controlados sin utilizar TFC ni medios de contención. El tratamiento con TFC se mostró efectivo, excepto en el grupo de pacientes con linfedema leve. De los 18 pacientes con linfedema leve no tratados, 15 no progresaron a linfedema moderado-severo y no se observaron diferencias significativas entre las cifras al principio y al final del seguimiento (15,5 meses de media). La encuesta tradujo una baja expresividad clínica y funcional del linfedema postmastectomía, menor aún en los linfedemas leves. El soporte elástico de compresión ocasionó mayor alteración de la vida de relación que el linfedema en sí mismo. Conclusiones: Concluimos recomendando la observación y, en todo caso, el tratamiento farmacológico y la cinesiterapia domiciliaria en los linfedemas leves, reservando la TFC y los soportes elásticos de compresión para los linfedemas moderados y severos (AU)


Subject(s)
Female , Humans , Lymphedema/etiology , Mastectomy/adverse effects , Retrospective Studies , Follow-Up Studies , Severity of Illness Index , Lymphedema/drug therapy
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Med Clin (Barc) ; 114(7): 250-4, 2000 Feb 26.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10758596

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The aim of this work was to describe the early evolution of functional capacity and health related quality of life (HRQL) in patients in rehabilitation after knee arthroplasty, and to identify predictive factors of better outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Prospective cohort of 141 patients with knee arthroplasty which immediately after the intervention were referred to the rehabilitation unit. The functional capacity (Knee Society Score, KSS) and the HRQL (Medical Outcomes Study Survey Form 36, MOS SF36) were administrated in the first visit and at 3 months of follow-up. Changes between the interval and factors associated to better outcomes were analysed with nonparametric test and multivariate analyses. RESULTS: Patients with knee arthroplasty experienced an important improvement in the KSS score and in 6 dimensions of the MOS-SF36 (except emotional role and general health). Worst functional status and quality of life at the time of starting rehabilitation, rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and gender (women) were associated with worse prognosis. Age, comorbidity, study level, work situation, social help, live alone and ambulatory treatment were not associated with outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Patients in rehabilitation after knee arthroplasty improve their functional status and quality of life. The identification of factors with worst prognosis could be useful to modify treatments in some patient's groups.


Subject(s)
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee/rehabilitation , Quality of Life , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Statistics, Nonparametric , Treatment Outcome
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