METHODS FOR DETECTING LYMPHEDEMA

摘要

The invention provides methods for detecting lymphedema and methods for managing lymphedema in an individual. The methods of the invention involves utilizing a light sensing device having a video camera, depth sensor and software effective to perform a 3-dimensional scan and generate a three-dimensional digital model of at least a portion of the body from data obtained by the camera and depth sensor, thereby obtaining a three-dimensional digital model of at least a portion of the body from which the size of a select region of the body can be assessed to detect, monitor and/or manage lymphedema. The invention also provides methods to detect and manage lymphedema that involve assessing any combination of size, amount of extracellular fluids, and thickness of the skin at a select region of the body of an individual.

主权项

1. A method for detecting lymphedema in an individual comprising:
(a) using a light sensing device that comprises a video camera, depth sensor and software for generating a three-dimensional digital model of at least a portion of the body of the individual from data obtained by the camera and depth sensor to obtain a three-dimensional digital model of at least a portion of the body of the individual; (b) determining the size of a first select region of the body from the three-dimensional digital model; and (c) utilizing the size of the first select region and the size of a first reference region similarly determined according to steps (a) and (b) to obtain a size differential, wherein lymphedema is detected in the first select region if the size differential indicates that the size of the first select region is greater than the size of the first reference region by at least about 3%.