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Mean Reduction in Centimeters (SD) in Extent of BCRL
| Pretreatment | Posttreatment | Difference | 95% CI | Pa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 (2.2) | 3.7 (2.3) | 0.90 | 0.72-1.07 | < .0005 |
Abbreviations: BCRL, breast cancer-related lymphedema; CI, confidence interval, SD, standard deviation.
Student t test for paired data; extent of BCRL determined using the difference in circumference between the affected and unaffected arms at the site with the largest baseline difference.
