title: [A value of compression therapy prophylaxis following surgery in patients suffering from chronic venous insufficiency].
abstract: The varices of the lower limbs and its complications are very common Surgical procedure which consists of ligatur of the venous tranks or stripping of them, ligation of perforating veins are basic methods of the treatment. After surgery, veins compression prevents secondary bleeding and above all, the development or recurrence of thrombosis The purpose of this study was the assessment of graduated compression stockings in prophylaxis of varicose vein disease recurrency. The study included 120 patients who underwent phlebectomy due to varicose veins. The period of follow up lasts 3 years and has been carried out in two groups. The first one was agreed to use compression therapy following surgery. The second group did not get any physical support to their legs. Compression class I and II: calf, thigh, panty medical stockings and were used. The first group of 60 patients (102 legs) wearing medical stockings following surgery have no either subjective or objective signs of venous insufficiency in long period of time after surgery. Statistical analysis pointed out marked significance between both groups of patients p < 0.001.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Chirurgii Naczyniowej AM, Wrocławiu.
authors.forename: Andrzej T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Dorobisz
authors.forename: Zbigniew
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Rybak
authors.forename: Wolfgang
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Hepp
authors.forename: Piotr
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Szyber
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010991:Plethysmography; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000601:surgery*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy; D014690:Venous Pressure