The impact of obesity on chronic oedema/lymphoedema of the leg - an international multicenter cross-sectional study (LIMPRINT).

Obesity negatively impacts chronic oedema, leading to more advanced stages. Achieving good control of swelling with compression is more difficult in these patients. Increased awareness of chronic oedema/lymphoedema as a complication of obesity is important for early detection and for developing effective strategies to prevent and manage them.