Systematic review of breast cancer related lymphoedema: making a balanced decision to perform an axillary clearance
Aim: Breast cancer-related lymphoedema (BCRL) is a disabling complication developing after breast cancer treatment in a proportion of patients. Its impact on quality of life becomes more substantial as survival after breast cancer diagnosis increases. The incidence of BCRL following breast cancer tr...
Main Authors: | Göker, M., Devoogdt, N., Van de Putte, G., Schobbens, J.C., Vlasselaer, J., Van den Broecke, R., de Jonge, E.T.M. |
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Universa Press
2013
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3987359/ |
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