Efficacy, safety of and adherence to adjustable compression wraps in the control phase of breast cancer-related lymphedema: A randomized controlled trial
Jéssica Malena Pedro da Silva,
Raul Denner Duarte Araújo,
Suzana Sales de Aguiar
et al.
Abstract:Objective To evaluate efficacy, safety, and adherence to using adjustable compression wraps (ACWs) for upper limb volume control in women with breast cancer-related lymphedema. Design and Setting Randomized controlled trial at a reference hospital for breast cancer treatment in Brazil. Participants Women in control phase of the breast cancer-related lymphedema. Interventions Compared use of ACWs versus compressive mesh. Main Measures Evaluated before treatment, at 30 days, and 6 months after initiating therapy… Show more
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