Conclusion
lymphoedema, external arm compression
ARM SWELLING, LYMPHOEDEMA
Early intervention with External Compression garments does not prevent clinical LE, particularly in women with a high BMI > 30. The use of prophylactic garments in subclinical LE (RAVI < 9%) is unwarranted.A Randomised trial of external arm compression garments after axillary node clearance in women developing early arm swelling failed to find an effect of the intervention in preventing lymphoedema.
