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There is No Benefit from 6 Weeks' Postoperative Compression after Varicose Vein Surgery: A Prospective Randomised Trial
| العنوان: | There is No Benefit from 6 Weeks' Postoperative Compression after Varicose Vein Surgery: A Prospective Randomised Trial |
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| المؤلفون: | Raraty, M. G. T., Greaney, M. G., Blair, S. D. |
| المصدر: | Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease ; volume 14, issue 1, page 21-25 ; ISSN 0268-3555 1758-1125 |
| بيانات النشر: | SAGE Publications |
| سنة النشر: | 1999 |
| الوصف: | Background: It is often recommended that patients should wear compression stockings for 6 weeks after varicose vein surgery. The aim of this trial was to ascertain whether this is necessary. Method: Following a standardised operation for primary varicose veins, patients were randomised to receive postoperative compression with either Panelast Acryl adhesive short-stretch bandages for 1 week or crepe bandages for 16 h followed by 6 weeks wearing of TED antiembolic stockings. Symptoms were quantified by questionnaire and clinical assessment at 1 and 6 weeks. Results: Postoperatively there was significantly more bleeding in the crepe/TED group and a larger area of bruising at the end of the first week (117.5 cm 2 vs. 96 cm 2 , p<0.02; Mann–Whitney U-test). However, this did not correlate with any difference in discomfort or activity between the two groups. There was no statistical difference in the symptoms reported after the first week. Twenty-seven patients out of 52 randomised to TEDs discarded them before the end of the 6 weeks. Both groups returned to full activities and work after similar periods (Panelast 18.5 days vs. crepe 20.0 days). Conclusion: There was no benefit in wearing compression for more than 1 week. Wearing Panelast bandages for the first week did significantly reduce pain on the first postoperative day, bleeding and the extent of bruising. |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article in journal/newspaper |
| اللغة: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1177/026835559901400106 |
| الاتاحة: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/026835559901400106 http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/026835559901400106 |
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| رقم الانضمام: | edsbas.981C07C9 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | BASE |
| DOI: | 10.1177/026835559901400106 |
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