Efficacy of Compression Stockings in Prophylaxis of Lower Limb Lymphedema in Women Undergoing Treatment for Gynecological Malignancies: A Prospective Randomized Study
Prospective randomized study shows reduced incidence of lower limb lymphedema in patients using compression stockings, indicating benefits for quality of life.
Key Points
The incidence of lower limb lymphedema was significantly lower in the compression group at 3.4% compared to the no-compression group at 38%.
Patients using compression stockings also experienced significant reductions in limb volume and symptom severity over 12 months.
The study conducted a prospective randomized trial involving 64 women treated for gynecological malignancies, comparing compression and no-compression groups.
Findings highlight compression stockings' effectiveness in reducing lymphedema risk, supporting their use in post-treatment care.
Cite This Study
Kurpiewska-Pieniążek et al. (2025) studied this question.