Portable infrared imaging for longitudinal limb volume monitoring in patients with lymphatic filariasis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) emphasizes hygiene, exercise, and other measures to reduce morbidity and disability related to LF. We recently reported that a portable, three-dimensional, infrared imaging system (3DIS) provides accurate limb volume measurements in patients with filarial lymphedema. To assess the practical utility of repeated 3DIS measurements for longitudinal lymphedema management, we examined intraday and day-to-day leg volume changes in adults with filarial lymphedema in southern Sri Lanka.

Methodology and principal findings

We assessed 41 participants with lower extremity lymphedema (stages 1-6) in their homes in the mornings (6:00-9:00 AM) and afternoons (2:00-6:00 PM) of three days within one calendar week. Two exa

SUBMITTER: Zhou C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6795459 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature