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. 2021 Jan 6;16:18. doi: 10.1186/s13023-020-01652-w

Table 2.

Two phases of lymphedema management

Phase 1: intensive phase (volume reduction) Phase 2: maintenance phase (volume stabilization)
Low-stretch bandages, 24 h/24 h, for 5 days to 3 weeks Elastic compression, during the day (every day, from morning to evening)
Exercises while wearing the bandages Low-stretch bandages overnight (3 nights/week)
Manual lymphatic drainage Exercises while wearing the bandages
Skin care Skin care
Manuel lymphatic drainage, if necessary