title: [Weak evidence for the use of graduated elastic compression stockings by laparoscopic day surgery].
abstract: Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are well-known complications after surgery. Despite the widespread use of graduated elastic compression stockings as a mechanical prophylaxis method against thromboembolic complications, data supporting their use for patients under-going laparoscopic surgery for benign conditions are sparse. In this paper, we address the evidence for the effectiveness of the stockings as a method of prophylaxis in laparoscopic day surgery.
authors.affiliation: joanreza@dadlnet.dk.
authors.forename: Joan Anwar
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Reza
authors.forename: Ismail
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Gögenur
authors.forename: Hans Morten Schnack
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Rasmussen
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D053828:Stockings, Compression; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control