[Retention in edema of the upper limb]

Treatment of lymphedema of the upper limb by the now classical elastocompression technique of Van Der Mollen, provides a reduction time that is followed by retention. The latter is selected and adapted in keeping with clinical elements and is definitive. It is necessary to provide both psychological assistance and to check on proper local tolerance. The elastic arm band assures under these conditions a satisfactory correction of "swollen arm".