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Lymphedema After Urologic Surgery
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region
Summary
Lymphedema of the extremities is common after lymph node surgery in treating several forms of cancer, e.g., breast cancer. However, very little is known of the occurrence of lymphedema of the lower extremities after urologic surgery with lymph node dissection. This project aims to describe the frequency and grade of lymphedema arising after urologic surgery, using the Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire (LymQOL), Delfin MoistureMeter D, and lower limb volume measurements.
Official title: Lymphedema in the Lower Extremities After Urologic Surgery With Lymph Node Dissection
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
400
Start Date
2022-03-14
Completion Date
2030-01
Last Updated
2026-01-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Self-reported lymphedema
Lymphedema as reported by LymQOL questionnaire.
Dielectric constant ratio
Measurement of percentage tissue water content of lower extremities by dielectric constant ratio measured by MoistureMeter D.
Limb volume
Measurement of lymphedema by limb volume of lower extremities by multiple measurements of circumference.
Locations (2)
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden
Örebro University Hospital
Örebro, Sweden