title: Prolonged bandaging is not required following sclerotherapy of varicose veins.
abstract: Following sclerotherapy of varicose veins, 158 limbs of 154 patients were randomized to be bandaged with either crepe or Coban for 6 weeks each, or with Coban for 3 days only. Objective assessment of vein eradication and subjective evaluation of symptoms 3 months after completion of treatment showed no clear differences between these regimens. Significantly more discomfort was experienced with Coban than crepe when used for 6 weeks. It is suggested that, following sclerotherapy, 3 days is an adequate period of bandaging when using Coban. Such a policy would considerably reduce the inconvenience to patients during treatment.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010689:Phlebitis / Q000209:etiology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012981:Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013997:Time Factors; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D012981:Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate