ReviewBreast care (Basel, Switzerland)2018
Axillary Web Syndrome in Breast Cancer: A Prevalent But Under-Recognized Postoperative Complication.
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- Axillary Web Syndrome Beyond Breast Cancer: Expanding the Clinical Spectrum Through Illustrative Cases and Contemporary Evidence.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Predictive modeling of axillary web syndrome in Chinese postoperative breast cancer patients using interpretable machine learning.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Axillary Web Syndrome in Newly Diagnosed Individuals After Surgery for Breast Cancer: Baseline Results From the AMBER Cohort Study.Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada · 2025Article
- Protocol to improve quality of life, functionality, and exercise capacity in patients with axillary web syndrome after breast cancer: a randomized clinical trial.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- The impact of combined Gua Sha and myofascial release techniques on upper limb dysfunction in patients with breast cancer and axillary web syndrome: a prospective case series study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Sonographically Detectable Idiopathic Axillary Web Syndrome With Concurrent Thrombophlebitis: A Case Report.Cureus · 2025Article
- Nodal Surgery for Patients ≥ 70 Undergoing Mastectomy for DCIS? Choose Wisely.Annals of surgical oncology · 2024Article
- Validation of the Upper Limb Functional Index on Breast Cancer Survivor.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Axillary Web Syndrome in Breast Cancer Women: What Is the Optimal Rehabilitation Strategy after Surgery? A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
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- Early Physical Rehabilitation after Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Breast Cancer: Is It Feasible and Safe?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Axillary web syndrome among Chilean women with breast cancer: incidence and possible predisposing factors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020Article
- Cording: a treatable complication of breast cancer surgery.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2019Article
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Abstract
The purpose of this review is to define axillary web syndrome (AWS) and describe its diagnosis and management. The following databases were searched through July 2017: PubMed, EMBASE (OvidSP), Cumulative Index for Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Search terms included 'axillary web syndrome', 'axillary cording', and 'lymphatic cording'. 49 articles were identified; 8 did not relate to breast cancer, and 3 were not in English. Of the remaining articles, the majority were case reports, case series, or descriptive reviews. 2 systematic reviews were located as well as 1 randomized trial, 6 prospective cohort studies, and 2 retrospective cohort studies. Although a common sequela after axillary surgery for breast cancer staging, AWS has been poorly described in the medical literature as to the underlying pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. Interventions range from patient education and simple reassurance that the syndrome will resolve spontaneously to active physical or manual therapies to maintain upper extremity range-of-motion, especially adequate motion for undergoing radiation therapy. Oncologists, breast surgeons, family physicians, and oncology nurse practitioners that work with patients with breast cancer should educate them about this prevalent complication and inform them preoperatively about what to anticipate.
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