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Edema of the upper limbs

Known as: EXTREMITY EDEMA, UPPER, edema extremity upper, Fluid accumulation in upper limbs 
An abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin of the arms. [HPO:probinson]
National Institutes of Health

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Edema

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2001
2001
Ultrasonography of arm edema after axillary dissection for breast cancer: a preliminary study.
This work examined whether ultrasonography (US) provides detailed information about physical characteristics of lymphedema and… 
1998
1998
The relative impact of the extent of axillary dissection and regional nodal irradiation on the development of arm edema in early stage breast cancer
Review
1993
Review
1993
Reduction in arm swelling and changes in protein components of lymphedema fluid after intraarterial injection of autologous lymphocytes.
The intraarterial arm injection of freshly isolated autologous lymphocytes to a patient with upper extremity secondary lymphedema… 
Review
1990
Review
1990
Primary therapy for limited breast cancer. Radiation therapy techniques
Available data show that breast conserving surgery followed by radiation therapy results in freedom of breast cancer recurrence… 
1989
1989
Massive upper-extremity edema following forearm fistula: cause and treatment with salvage of the fistula.
To the Editor . —Among the complications of arteriovenous fistulas created for hemodialysis, one of the most challenging to treat… 
1984
1984
Subclavian Venous Stenosis
Subclavian hemodialysis catheters are widely employed for temporary hemodialysis access, but there are few reports of serious… 
1983
1983
Axillary sampling in the definitive treatment of breast cancer by radiation therapy and lumpectomy.
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