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目的:淋巴水肿是乳癌根治术后的一个长期并发症,本研究是找出致淋巴水肿的风险因素。方法:通过对240例进行乳癌根治术进行腋窝淋巴结清除的病人进行分析,这些病人至少在术后18个月以上。结果:我们发现腋窝放疗和肿块大小是增加淋巴水肿的风险因素。结论:腋窝淋巴结清除后腋窝放疗易导致淋巴水肿。
PURPOSE: Lymphedema is a long-term complication after radical mastectomy for breast cancer. This study is to identify risk factors for lymphedema. METHODS: Two hundred and forty patients undergoing radical mastectomy for axillary lymph node dissection were analyzed, at least 18 months postoperatively. Results: We found that axillary radiotherapy and tumor size are risk factors for lymphedema. Conclusion: Axillary lymph node excision axillary radiotherapy easily lead to lymphedema.