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Two researchers used inclusion and exclusion criteria to choose literature and assess its quality. RevMan 5.4 software was used for meta-analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      We found 14 randomized controlled studies with 1397 patients after conducting a thorough search across several databases. Meta-analysis showed that IPC significantly reduced the incidence of BCRL after breast cancer surgery (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.01, RR\u2009=\u20090.36, 95%CI\u2009=\u2009[0.22, 0.58]) and improved the extension function of the affected limb (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.02, SMD\u2009=\u20092.77, 95%CI\u2009=\u2009[0.41, 5.12]). Subgroup analyses indicated that lymphedema duration\u2009\u2264\u200924\u00a0months, IPC pressure\u2009\u2264\u200940\u00a0mmHg, treatment time\u2009&gt;\u20092\u00a0weeks, and evaluation time\u2009\u2264\u20092\u00a0months were associated with better limb volume outcomes (all\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.05). However, no significant effects were observed on other joint movements or the patient\u2019s subjective symptoms.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>IPC devices can effectively prevent the occurrence of BCRL, likely due to enhanced lymphatic return and reduced interstitial fluid accumulation, and early IPC intervention (\u2264\u200940\u00a0mmHg pressure,\u2009&gt;\u20092-week duration) is recommended for prevention, while combined therapies may be needed for established lymphedema. However, its limited therapeutic efficacy in chronic lymphedema may be related to irreversible structural damage in advanced cases. 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