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. 2023 Dec 18;17:1649. doi: 10.3332/ecancer.2023.1649

Table 3. Numbers and percentages of patients with lymphoedema assessed objectively by direct volumetry, indirect volumetry, BIS and perimetry and subjectively by sensation of arm weight, shirt sleeve adjustment and arm swelling.

Variable Category Number %
Direct volumetry ≥200 mL 93 20.1
<200 mL 366 79.2
Not performed 3 0.7
Indirect volumetry ≥200 mL 131 28.4
<200 mL 331 71.6
Perimetry ≥2 cm 141 30.5
<2 cm 321 69.5
BIS L-DEX ≥10 59 12.8
<10 403 87.2
≥6.5 96 20.8
<6.5 366 79.2
Arm weight No difference 266 57.6
Slight difference 105 22.7
Moderate difference 61 13.2
Large difference 30 6.5
Shirt sleeve adjustment No difference 295 63.9
Slight difference 102 22.1
Moderate difference 39 8.4
Large difference 26 5.6
Arm swelling No difference 299 64.7
Slight difference 93 20.1
Moderate difference 47 10.2
Large difference 23 5