Non-pneumatic compression and its clinical utility in management of lymphedema. A position statement endorsed by the American Venous Forum and the American Venous and Lymphatic Society
Given its distinctive multi-modal mechanisms and advantages, NPCD represents a clinically safe and effective, user-friendly alternative to PCDs, aligning with current best practices in vascular and lymphatic medicine. Its inclusion in future lymphedema treatment guidelines should be considered.
Authors
- J.D. Raffetto
- Ronald S. Winokur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7366-7530)
- Glenn R. Jacobowitz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8136-2518)
- Ruth L. Bush
Institutions
- Northwell Health (US)
- Cornell University (US)
- VA Boston Healthcare System (US)
- Galveston College (US)
- Texas Medical Board (US)
- Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (QA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvsv.2025.102356
- Primary Topic
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00