Bioimpedance Spectroscopy May Be Best Tool for Preventing Breast Cancer-Related Chronic Lymphedema

Bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) coupled with early compression treatment appears to be more effective than tape measure-triggered compression for preventing lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. According to a recent international, multicenter study, BIS can identify patients who are likely to benefit from early compression intervention with greater precision than tape measurement (TM) alone. In addition, BIS is associated with a significant absolute reduction in chronic lymphedema in women with breast cancer.
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