Comparison of Two Types of Bandages in the Treatment of Lymphoedema

The Effectiveness of the Elastic Component of the Multilayer Bandage in the Treatment of Patients With Lymphedema at the University Hospital of Montpellier : a Randomised Clinical Study

The study is a cohort study of patients at the University Hospital during the first two days of intensive treatment. The patients are randomly divided into two groups (N=10).

Throughout the study, group A is treated with the multilayer elastic bandage while group B is bandaged with contention only. The bandages were applied on the first and second day and were maintained in place. The bandages were applied on the first and second day and were maintained for 24 hours. All patients performed 30 minutes of physical activity in the bandage on both days.

The evaluation is based on the volumetric difference, skin quality and quality of life of these patients

Inclusion criteria:

• Adult with unilateral lower limb lymphoedema
• Stage 2 or 3 lymphoedema
• 1st intensive decongestant treatment
• Ability to sit on a cycloergometer

Exclusion criteria:

• Severe cardiac disease
• Infectious dermoepidermitis
• Bandage unbearable for the patient