To predict the risk factors of lymphedema in post modified radical mastectomy patients in Indian scenario.

Abstract

Background: Lymphedema (LE) is recognized as a common complication after axillary lymph 
node dissection (ALND). Numerous studies have attempted to identify risk factors for LE. 
However, it is difficult to predict the probability of LE for an individual patient. The purpose 
of this study was to construct a scoring system for predicting the probability of LE after ALND 
for Indian breast cancer patients. Patients and Methods: 50 breast cancer patients were surveyed 
and followed for 90 days. LE was defined by circumferential measurement