Inadequacy of the one-dimensional fit-model formula for ultrasound volume assessment of the thyroid gland.

The aim of our study is to assess the best fit-model to assess the thyroid gland formula with a calibrated, automated method namely multi-detector CT to evaluate the most correct fit model in measuring thyroid gland volume.

Lymphedema development following breast cancer surgery with full axillary resection.

Several studies have investigated the influence of disease related, treatment related, and patient related risk factors on the development of postmastectomy edema (PME). The aim of the present study was to determine which factors present a higher risk of developing PME after breast surgery with full axillary resection (level I, II and III). To accomplish this aim, we investigated 245 women who underwent unilateral breast cancer surgery in the Academic Hospital of the Vrije Universiteit, Brussels.