Publications by authors named "J W M Lenders"
Clinical Variables Associated with Lymphedema Surgery: Physiologic versus Excisional.
J Reconstr Microsurg
December 2024
Background: As surgical interventions for lymphedema become increasingly available, it is important to understand characteristics of patients that undergo lymphedema surgery. The goal of this study was to define clinical variables of patients evaluated at a medical center who underwent lymphedema surgery to better inform which referred patients are surgical candidates.
Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was performed on patients referred to plastic surgery for lymphedema between January 2016 and June 2023.
Update on clinical characteristics in the evaluation of phaeochromocytoma and paraganglioma.
Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Pheochromocytomas and sympathetic paragangliomas (PPGL) are rare neuroendocrine tumors that can be difficult to diagnose due to their varied symptoms, which often resemble other conditions.
- These tumors have shifted from being diagnosed mostly after death to being discovered incidentally or through screening, thanks to improved clinical scoring systems that help identify at-risk patients.
- Management of PPGL has advanced with new treatment options, but it remains a significant concern in pregnant patients due to high mortality risks, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and prompt diagnosis.
Article Synopsis
- Secondary lymphedema referrals to plastic surgery are increasing, emphasizing the need to understand referral patterns to enhance patient care.
- A study analyzed 285 patients referred between 2016 and 2023, revealing that many had prior malignancies and treatments; factors like age and BMI were linked to more advanced lymphedema stages.
- Only 28.5% of confirmed lymphedema cases proceeded to surgery, suggesting that many referrals may not be ideal surgical candidates, highlighting an opportunity for improved multidisciplinary education on referrals.