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Comparison of secondary lymphoedema in groups
| Group | Early physiotherapy group (n=59) | Control group (n=57) | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No (%) with lymphoedema | 4 (7) | 14 (25) | ||
| Early physiotherapy v control* | 0.28 (0.10 to 0.79)† | — | 0.22 (0.07 to 0.73) | 0.010 |
| Early physiotherapy v control‡ | — | — | 0.22 (0.07 to 0.72) | 0.013 |
*Crude effect.
†Risk ratio (95% confidence interval).
‡Adjusted for body mass index.
