Publications by authors named "Yara W Kassamani"
Post-embolisation syndrome (PES) is a prevalent complication that occurs in patients following uterine artery embolisation (UAE) for the treatment of uterine fibroids. The aetiology of PES remains incompletely understood, although postulated to result secondary to tissue infarction resulting in release of inflammatory mediators. We followed PRISMA guidelines and performed a systematic review of studies of PES following UAE from inception to October 2022.
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- Advances in breast cancer treatments have led to higher survival rates, increasing focus on post-treatment issues like breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), which is a chronic condition affecting patients after treatment.
- Early diagnosis of BCRL requires consistent screening from the preoperative stage, utilizing a combination of symptom assessments, objective measurements, and clinical examinations for better outcomes.
- The review discusses the current variations in diagnostic criteria for BCRL, emphasizes the need for standardized practices, and recommends integrated approaches for accurate diagnosis using both subjective and objective methods.
Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a negative sequela of breast cancer (BC) caused by trauma to the lymphatic system during surgery or radiation to the axillary lymph nodes. BCRL affects approximately one in five patients treated for BC, and patients are at a lifelong risk for BCRL after treatment. Early diagnosis of BCRL may prevent its progression and reduce negative effects on quality of life, necessitating comprehensive prospective screening.
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