Practicality of the Lower Extremity Lymphedema Index: Lymphedema Index Versus Volumetry-Based Evaluations for Body-Type-Corrected Lower Extremity Volume Evaluation

摘要

Background Volume measurement is one of the most commonly used methods for lower extremity lymphedema (LEL) evaluation because of its objectivity. However, volume comparison between different patients with different body types may be inappropriate because body-type difference seems to significantly affect leg volume (LV).