Background: Lymphedema is a clinical condition resulting from the accumulation of macromolecules in the interstitial space with a consequent buildup of fluids.
Aim: The objective of this study was to compare the therapeutic response to treatment that mobilizes fluids between primary and secondary lymphedemas.
Method: Thirty-three patients with severe leg lymphedema who underwent intensive treatment for five consecutive days in 2013 and 2014 at the Clínica Godoy were evaluated in a prospective clinical trial.