Risk Factors for Arm Lymphedema in a Cohort of Breast Cancer Patients Followed up for 10 Years.

Background: The etiology of lymphedema is multifactorial, and definition criteria of lymphedema, its limitation, and follow-up must be considered in studies related to risk factors. The aim of this study is to evaluate risk factors related to arm lymphedema in a cohort study with a long follow-up.

Patients And Methods: The study was performed in 622 breast cancer patients.