A Novel Handheld Spectroscopy Tool for Detection of Lymphedema

The abstract provides an overview of lymphedema, a chronic and progressive lymphatic disorder that affects millions of people globally. This condition is associated with high costs and comorbidity, with limited treatment options available. Phlebolymphedema, a common form of secondary lymphedema, is...

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Published inBiomedical Materials & Devices Vol. 1; no. 2; pp. 925 - 931
Main Authors Sibley, Jennifer, Baldwin, Jarren, Pamplin, John, Rodrick, Julia, Liu, Charles, Hettrick, Heather, Doraiswamy, Anand
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Springer US 01.09.2023
Subjects
Biomaterials
Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology
Chemistry and Materials Science
Materials Engineering
Materials Science
Original Article
Spectroscopy
Chronic edema
Lymphedema
CVI
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Summary:The abstract provides an overview of lymphedema, a chronic and progressive lymphatic disorder that affects millions of people globally. This condition is associated with high costs and comorbidity, with limited treatment options available. Phlebolymphedema, a common form of secondary lymphedema, is linked to the combined effects of lymphatic and chronic venous insufficiencies. Early intervention is crucial to managing the condition; however, early detection remains challenging due to the lack of reliable diagnostic tools. This case study evaluates the clinical utility of a portable tissue analytical tool in a subject with bilateral lower extremity lymphedema undergoing a 60-day self-management program. The study includes details of the subject's profile, the intervention, and the measurements taken with the novel tool.
ISSN:2731-4812
2731-4820
DOI:10.1007/s44174-023-00070-3