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September 10, 2025CancersOpen Access

Efficacy of Compression Stockings in Prophylaxis of Lower Limb Lymphedema in Women Undergoing Treatment for Gynecological Malignancies: A Prospective Randomized Study

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JKJoanna Kurpiewska-PieniążekKOKatarzyna OchałekTGTomasz Grądalski

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Overview

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.

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Kurpiewska-Pieniążek et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a76954b1d3bfb60e04f3https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17152530
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