Prevention of lymphoedema after axillary clearance by external compression sleeves PLACE randomised trial results. Effects of high BMI.

Unlabelled: Around 25% of women undergoing Axillary Clearance (ANC) develop lymphedema (LE). Intervention with a compression garment is recommended to prevent LE but no randomised evidence exists to support this strategy.

Methods: A randomised trial tested standard management versus application of graduated compression garments (20-24 mmHg) to affected arm, for 1 year.