Abstract
Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate grosgrain c stockings in the reduction and maintenance of the results of treatment for lymphedema.
Method: A prospective clinical trial was performed with 45 patients who made use of grosgrain stockings as monotherapy for the treatment of lower limb lymphedema with the analysis of the volumetric reduction using bioimpedance at the Clinica Godoy-Brazil. These stockings are hand-crafted and adapted to each patient, with adjustments made as necessary.
Results: The mean reduction in volume was from 7.1 to 6.0 L (standard deviation: 1.56 L). This reduction was statistically significant (p-value < 0.0001, paired t-test). A total of 17 (18.8%) of the 90 limbs did not undergo reductions, but rather had discrete numerical increases. However, these increases were not statistically significant in this group of patients (p-value = 0.08, paired t-test).
Conclusion: Grosgrain stockings are effective for the treatment of primary congenital lymphedema when used in accordance with the recommended instructions.
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Article Type: Original Article
ELECTRON J GEN MED, Volume 19, Issue 2, April 2022, Article No: em354
https://doi.org/10.29333/ejgm/11565
Publication date: 14 Jan 2022
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