What is the best method to determine excessive arm volume in patients with breast cancer-related lymphoedema in clinical practice? Reliability, time efficiency and clinical feasibility of five different methods.

Tessa De VriezeNick GebruersWiebren Aa TjalmaInes NevelsteenSarah ThomisAn De GroefLore DamsElien Van der GuchtJean-Paul BelgradoLiesbeth VandermeerenNele Devoogdt

Published in: Clinical rehabilitation (2019)

Calculated volume based on arm circumferences is the best measurement method for evaluating excessive arm volume over time in terms of reliability, low error rate, low cost, few limitations and the time spent.

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low cost
clinical practice
weight gain
body mass index
physical activity
weight loss