Influence of body mass index on the frequency of lymphedema and other complications after surgery for breast cancer

• Main Authors: Riza Rute Oliveira (Author), Simony Lira Nascimento (Author), Maria Teresa Pace do Amaral (Author), Marcela Ponzio Pinto e Silva (Author), Mariana Maia Freire Oliveira (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de São Paulo, 2016-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Objective: this study assessed the influence of pre-operative body mass index (BMI) has upon lymphedema, scar tissue adhesion, pain, and heaviness in the upper limb at two years after surgery for breast cancer. Methods: retrospective analysis of 631 medical records of women who underwent su...