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The following list contains references and research articles relating to lymphedema. In each category, publications are listed from most current to least current. Articles with a hyperlink are provided in PDF (Adobe) format for your convenience. This list is compiled exclusively as an educational resource for Klose Training and Consulting students and others involved with lymphedema.
 
 
 
 
 
ABBREVIATIONS AND GLOSSARY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lymphedema, MLD, CDT
 
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Lymphedema; Consensus Document of the International Society of Lymphology Executive Committee: 2009
 
Lymphedema: A primer on the identification and management of a chronic condition in oncologic treatment; Lawenda, B., Mondry, T., Johnstone, P. CA-A Cancer Journal for Clinicians 59 (2009):  8-24.
 
 
 
The Clinical Spectrum of Lymphatic Disease; K. Radhakrishnan & S. Rockson, NY Academy of Sciences, 2008
 
 
 
 
Are There Enigmas Concerning the Pathophysiology of Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Treatment? Foeldi, M.  National Lymphedema Network Newsletter; October-December 10.4 (1998).
 
Effective Treatment of Lymphedema of the Extremities;  Ko, D. Lerner, R., Klose, G., Cosimi, A. Archives of Surgery; April, 133 (1998): 452-458.
 
CDP Treatment of Small Children and Infants with Primary (Congenital) Lymphedema; Klose, G. National Lymphedema Network Newsletter; January-March 10.1 (1998).

Persistence of Lymphedema Reduction After Non-invasive Complex Lymphedema Therapy;  Boris, M., Weindorf, S., Lasinski, B. Oncology; January (1997)
 
Alterations of Untreated Lymphedema and Its Grades Over Time; Casely-Smith, J.  Lymphology 28 (1995): 174-18.
 
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Lymphedema; Consensus Document of the International Society of Lymphology Executive Committee. Lymphology 28 (1995): 113-117.
 
Editorial: Massage and Damage to Lymphatics  Foeldi. Lymphology 28: (1995): 1-3.
 
Treatment of Lymphedema. Editorial.  Lymphology (1994).
 
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Human Lymphedema: Comparison with Lymphangioscintigraphy; Case, T., et al. Magnetic Resonance Imaging 10 (1992): 549-558.
 
 
The Lymphedema Chaos: A Lancet Foldi, M. Plastic Surgery 22(1989): 505.
 
 
The Risk of Genital Edema after External Pump Compression for Lower Limb Lymphedema.  M Boris, S Weindorf, BB Lasinski. Lymphology. 1998. 31: 15 - 20.
 
 
 
Airplane Travel and Lymphedema:  A Case Study.  LC Ward, KJ Battersby, and SL Kilbreath.  Lymphology. 2009. 42: 139-145
 
 
Effect of Air Travel on Lymphedema Risk in Women with History of Breast Cancer.  SL Kilbreath, et al. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2010. 120 (3): 649-54.
 
A Quality of Life Measure for Limb Lymphoedema (LYMQOL). K Vaughan, et al. Journal of Lymphoedena. 2010. (1).
 
 
Risk Factors for Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Survivors:  The Iowa Women's Health Study. RL Ahmed, KH Schmitz, AE Prizement, AR Folsom.  Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2011. 130 (3): 981-91.
 
The Clinical Effects of Kinesio® Tex Taping: A Systematic Review. D. Morris, et al. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 29(4):259–270, 2013 .
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MLD
 
Comparison of MLD Therapy and Connective Tissue Massage in Women with Fibromyalgia; A Randomized Controlled Trail; Gamze Ekici, PT,PhD et. al. ; 2009; National University of Health Sciences (Turkey)
 
 
Effect of MLD after Hindfoot Operations,  Physiotherapy Research International, 2003.
 
Treatment of Leg Edema and Wounds in a Patient With Severe Musculoskeletal Injuries; Weiss, J. Physical Therapy 78.10 (1998) October: 1104-1113.
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
MLD & Cancer
 
MLD in Patients with Tumoral Activity; J. of Phlebology and Lymphology; Flor et al. (Guayaquil-Euador) 2009
 
 
 
Tumor and lymph node lymphangiogenesis-impact on cancer metastasis; Journal of Leukocyte Biology, Tobler, N. et al, 2006
 
Can Manual Treatment of Lymphedema Promote Metastasis; J.Soc Integr Oncol, Godette, K. et al, 2005
 
Tracing the Steps of Metastasis; Science, Couzin, J. 2003
 
 
Lymphatic Function, Lymphangiogenesis, and Cancer Metastasis; Microscopy Research and Technique, Swartz, M. et al, 2001
 
Could Massage Therapy Promote Cancer Metastasis; Massage Therapy Journal, Curties, D. 2000
 
Cancer and Massage; Massage Therapy Journal; Cheryl Chapman and Eileen Kennedy, Fall 2000
 
 
Observations of Lymph Node Metastases; Metastatic Tumor Growth, Wallace, A. et al, 1980
 
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Breast Cancer
 
 
 
Prospective Evaluation of Physical Rehabilitation Needs in Breast Cancer Survivors.  KA Schmitz, et al. Cancer. April 15, 2012. 118 (Supp 8): 2187-2190.
 
Acute and Chronic Pain Following Breast Surgery.  SH Chang, V Mehta, and RM Langford. Acute Pain Journal. 2009. 11: 1-14.
 
Evaluating Patients with Chronic Pain after Breast Cancer Surgery: The Search for Relief. LS Loftus and C Laronga. JAMA. 2009. 302(18): 2034-2035.
 
Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Persistent Pain Following Breast Cancer Surgery. R Gartner, M-B Jensen, J Nielsen, et al. JAMA. 2009. 302(18): 1985-1992.
 
Three-Dimensional Scapulothoracic Motion Following Treatment for Breast Cancer.  D Shamley, et al. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2009. 118(2): 315-322.
 
Changes in Shoulder Muscle Size and Activity Following Treatment for Breast Cancer.  D Shamley, et al.  2007.  Breast Cancer Res Treat. 106: 19-27.
 
 
Randomized Controlled Trial of Weight Training and Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Survivors  Ahmed, R., Thomas, W., Yee, D., Schmitz, K. Journal of Clinical Oncology 24.18. (2007): 1868-1875.
 
Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema  Morrell, R., Halyard, M., Schild, S., Ali, M., Gunderson, L., Pockai, B. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 80.11 (November 2005): 1480-1484.
 
 
Lymphedema Secondary to Postmastectomy Radiation: Incidence and Risk Factors  Hinrichs, C., Watroba, N., Rezaishiraz, H., Giese, W., Hurd, T., Fassl, K., Edge, S. Annals of Surgical Oncology 1.6 (2004): 575-580
 
Axillary Web Syndrome After Axillary Dissection   Moskovitz, A., et al. The American Journal of Surgery 181 (2001): 434-439.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lipedema
 
Complex decongestive Physiotherapy Decreases Capillary Fragility in Lipedema, Lymphology, (ISL) Volume 41, Szolnoky, et al. Dec. 2008
 
Evaluation and Management of Fat Leg Syndrome,  Am. Society of Plastic Surgery, Warren, A.G., 2006
 
Lipedema: A Clinical Entity Distinct from Lymphedema, Rudkin, G., Miller, T. Plastic Reconstructive Surgery 94 (1994): 841-849.
 
 
 
 
 
Compression Therapy and Pneumatic Pumps
 
Pneumatic Compression Devices for In-home Management of Lymphedema Two Case Reports,  Cannon, S.  Cases Journal (2009), 2:6625
 
 
Simulated Manual Lymph Drainage Therapy in Home Treatment of Lymphedema Tactile Systems Minneapolis, MN, K. Dedeker, 2005
 
Development of Foot Drop Following Compression Therapy  Miller D., et al. Wounds 16.8 (2004):270-272.
 
Excessive Pressure in Multichambered Cuffs Used For Sequential Compression Therapy Segers, P., et al. Physical Therapy B2.10 (October 2002): 1000-1009.
 
The Risk of Genital Edema After External Pump Compression for Lower Limb Lymphedema  Boris, M., Weindorf, S., Lasinki, B. Lymphology 31 (1998): 15-20.
 
Greater Boston Lymphedema Support Group Pump Survey  Lynnworth, M. National Lymphedema Network Newsletter (January-March 1998).
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercise
 
Prevalence of Breast Cancer Treatment Sequelae Over Six Years of Follow-Up. KA Schmitz, et al. Cancer. April 15, 2012. 118 (Supp 8): 2217-2225.
 
Balancing Lymphedema Risk: Exercise Versus Deconditioning for Breast Cancer Survivors. KA Schmitz.  Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2010. 38(1): 17-24. PLUS the following commentary:  Role of Exercise in Prevention and Management of Lymphedema after Breast Cancer. SC Hayes. Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2010. 38(1): 2.
 
Weight Lifting in Women with Breast-Cancer-Related Lymphedema. KH Schmitz, et al. N Engl J Med. 2009. 361: 664-673. PLUS later published clarifications: Weight Lifting and Lymphedema: Clearing Up Misconceptions published in on the National Lymphedema Network's website, www.lymphnet.org.
 
Delayed Versus Immediate Exercises Following Surgery for Breast Cancer:  A Systematic Review.  DR Shamley, K Barker, V Simonite, and A Beardshaw.  Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2005. 90: 263-271.
 
 
 
Exercise for Women With or At Risk for Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema  Bicego, D., et al. Physical Therapy 86 (2006): 1398-1405.
 
Exercise in the Management of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema  Miller, L.  Innovations in Breast Cancer Care 3.4 (1998): 101-106.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Measuring and Evaluation
 
 
A Comparison of Four Diagnostic Criteria for Lymphedema in a Post-Breast Cancer Population  Armer, J., Stewart, B. Lymphatic Research and Biology  3.4(2005): 208-218.
 
Age Differences in Post Breast Cancer Lymphedema Signs and Symptoms  Armer, J., Fu, M. Cancer Nursing 28.3 (2005):  200-210.
 
 
Predicting Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Using Self-Reported Symptoms  Armer, J., et al. Nursing Research 52.6 (November-December 2003): 370-380.
 
 
 
 
 
 
QOL/Psychology
 
Experience of Living with Non-Cancer-Related Lymphedema Implications for Clinical Practice, LK Bogan et al, Qualitative Health Research, February 2007
 
 
Psychologic and Social Sequelae of Secondary Lymphedema: A Review  McWayne, J., Heiney, S. Cancer 104.3 (August 1, 2005): 457-167.
 
 
 
Post Breast Cancer Lymphedema: Understanding Women’s Knowledge of Their Condition Radina, M. et Al. Oncology Nursing Forum 31.1 (2004): 97-105.
 
 
The Psychosocial Morbidity of Breast Cancer Patient with Lymphoedema Woods, M., et al. Cancer Nursing 18.6 (1995): 467-471.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oncology
 
Basic Oncology for the Physical Therapist Coleman, M. Rehabilitation Oncology 17.2 (1999): 29-37.
 
 
 
 
 
Radiation Therapy
 
Radiation Therapy and Lymphedema  Griffee, A.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Anatomy and Physiology
 
Contractile Physiology of Lymphatics. DC Zawieja.  Lymphat Res Biol.  2009. 7(2): 87-96.
 
 
Physiologic Aspects of Lymphatic Contractile Function:  Current Perspectives. AA Gashev. Abstract in PubMed from Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2002. 979 (Dec): 178-87.
 
Lymphatic Drainage of the Upper Limb. Substitution Lymphatic Pathways  Leduc, A. Caplan, L.  The European Journal of Lymphology and Related Problems 4.13 (1993).
 
Microlymphatics and Lymph Flow.  GW Schmied-Schonbein. Abstract in PubMed from Physiol Rev. 1990. 70(4): 987-1028.
 
Textbook of Medical Physiology. The Microcirculation and the Lymphatic System: Capillary Fluid Exchange, Interstitial Fluid and Lymph Flow.  Chapter 16. W.B. Saunders. Philadelphia:  (2000): 162-174. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wound Care
 
Wound Care Dressings Chapter 34. Norvell, H., Larson-Lohr, V. Wound Care Practice. Best Publishing Company: 647-652.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NLN Position Papers
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NLN Lymphlink Reprints
 
An Assessment of the Role of Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Lymphedema, JR Basford, MD, October 2009
 
Successful Management Requires a Team Approach The Way, Who and How Of A Team, J. O'Toole, PT, July 2009
 
Early Diagnosis And Treatment Intervention For Lymphedema - The New Standard Of Care, NL Stout, MPT, January 2009
 
Gynecologic Malignancies And Lymphedema, K. Salter, January 2008
 
The Garments We Wear, PJ Stewart, MD, April 2007
 
Morbid Obesity And Lymphedema Management, CE Fife, MD, July 2007
 
Understanding Lipedema, G. Klose, January 2007
 
Barriers And Facilitators To Successful Lymphedema Therapy; The Role of Adherence, SC Palmer, October 2006
 
Measurement Techniques In Assessment Of Lymphedema, J. Armer, PhD, July 2006
 
Pediatric Lymphology Diagnosis and Treatment, E. Foeldi, MD,  April 2006
 
Lymphoscintigraphy; Its Role In Lymphedema Management, A. Cheville, January 2006
 
The Challenge Of Infections in Lymphedema, J. Feldman, MD, October 2005
 
Symptoms and Co-Morbidities Associated With BrCa Treatment-Related Lymphedema, SH Ridner, PhD, July 2005
 
Lymphedema in Melanoma Patients, JN Comier, MD, January 2005
 
Management of Childhood and Adolescent Lymphedema, J. Feldman, MD, April 2004
 
Congenital Vascular Malformation; What You Always Wanted To Know But Were Afraid To Ask, BB Lee, MD, October 2004
 
When it isn't Lymphedema, PJB Stewart, MD, July 2004
 
The Importance of Differential Diagnosis For Proper Medical Management of Edemas, J. Weiss, PT, October 2003
 
Non-Western Medicine; Its Role In Lymphedema Management, A. Cheville, April 2003
 
Risk Of Surgical Procedures In Limbs With Edema (Lymphedema), WL Olszewski, MD, January 2003

 
 
 
 
 
 
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