Table 4.
Rates of lymphedema in patients undergoing axillary lymph node dissection
| Lymphedema incidence | Follow-up | Diagnostic technique | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSAPB B32 [23] | 14% | 36 months | Water displacement |
| Denmark [31] | 16–18% | 39–51 months | Circumference measurement |
| University of Sydney [32] | 18.2%* | 18 months | Bioimpedance spectroscopy |
| University of Pittsburgh [33] | 12.2% | 21 months | Tape measure |
| Italy [34] | 27% | 50 months | Circumference measurements |
| AMAROS [35] | 13/23% | 60 months | Arm circumference/clinical signs |
| Present Study | 0% | 36 months | Bioimpedance spectroscopy |
* >5 nodes removed