Minimizing Early-Onset Lymphedema Following Groin Dissection in Metastatic Melanoma

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in reducing early-onset lymphedema following groin dissection for melanoma.
• Compared the effects of custom-garment soft lymphedema intervention with standard care over 24 months.
• Evaluated lymphedema incidence and severity at multiple time points, particularly at 6 and 24 months post-intervention.
• No significant difference in lymphedema incidence was found between interventions at 24 months.
• Early reductions in lymphedema incidence were noted but did not last beyond 6 months after treatment completion.

Abstract