Purpose: Subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDDs) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are associated with systemic vascular diseases that compromise ocular perfusion. We demonstrate that SDDs are associated with decreased ellipsoid zone (EZ) thickness, further evidence of hypoxic damage.
Methods: Post hoc analysis of a cross-sectional study.
Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg
March 2023
Background: Postmastectomy breast cancer lymphedema poses an important health threat. Historically, physical therapy was the exclusive treatment option. More recently, lymphedema surgery has revolutionized care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Lymphedema is an edematous condition that afflicts the postmastectomy breast cancer population, with diminished quality of life with substantial financial costs. The factors predictive of postmastectomy lymphedema development in breast cancer patients are unknown. The objective was to evaluate the trends over time in lymphedema development and the risk factors predictive of lymphedema-related events within 2 years of mastectomy.
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