Bioimpedance and upper limb lymphedema index in the diagnosis of lymphedema in post-mastectomy syndrome

Methods for assessing post-mastectomy edema: bioimpedance and upper extremity lymphedema index (uel index) are non-invasive, highly sensitive and easily feasible diagnostic methods, suitable for predicting the prospects of surgical treatment and analyzing the dynamics of edema. the purpose of the study was to study uel index indicators and bioimpedance data at different stages of upper extremity lymphedema. material and methods. the study included 64 patients with post-mastectomy edema who underwent bioimpedance, measurement of the circumference of the upper extremity and calculation of the uel index.