Cavezzi, A., Paccasassi, S., & Elio, C. (2013). Lymphedema treatment by means of an electro-medical device based on bioresonance and vacuum technology: Clinical and lymphoscintigraphic assessment. International Angiology, 32, 417–423.
To assess the efficacy and safety of a medical device based on electric microcurrents and vacuum mechanism on lower limb lymphedema
Ten daily sessions were performed with an electro-sound wave and vacuum medical device. Lymphoscintigraphy was performed before and after treatments, and an independent observer scored the images. Circumference tape measurement and volumetry were also calculated before and after treatment.
The total limb volumetry decreased from 9,145 cc to 8,714 cc after 10 sessions. There was an 8% reduction in lower limb volumetry. Ankle and midcalf circumference decreased from 27.7 cm to 27.2 cm and 26.2 cm to 25.2 cm, respectively.
The use of a medical device based on bioresonance and vacuum mechanisms appears to be safe and effective at reducing limb volume and lymphoscintigraphy parameters.
This method of limb volume reduction may be effective. However, this was a small study size, and the results of the study require further validation.