Randomised Trial of Bandaging After Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins

1981 ◽  
pp. 523-527
Author(s):  
A. J. G. Batch ◽  
S. S. Wickremesinghe ◽  
M. E. Gannon ◽  
J. A. Dormandy
Keyword(s):  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Randomised Trial

scholarly journals Randomised trial of bandaging after sclerotherapy for varicose veins.

BMJ ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 281 (6237) ◽  
pp. 423-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
A J Batch ◽  
S S Wickremesinghe ◽  
M E Gannon ◽  
J A Dormandy
Keyword(s):  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Randomised Trial

scholarly journals Randomised Trial of Flush Saphenofemoral Ligation for Primary Great Saphenous Varicose Veins

2008 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 1066
Author(s):  
R.J. Winterborn ◽  
C. Foy ◽  
B.P. Heather ◽  
J.J. Earnshaw
Keyword(s):  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Randomised Trial

A randomised trial of EVLT versus surgery for varicose veins

2009 ◽  
Vol 96 (S1) ◽  
pp. 14-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Carradice ◽  
A. I. Mekako ◽  
J. Hatfield ◽  
I. C. Chetter
Keyword(s):  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Randomised Trial

scholarly journals Randomised Trial of Flush Saphenofemoral Ligation for Primary Great Saphenous Varicose Veins

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 477-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.J. Winterborn ◽  
C. Foy ◽  
B.P. Heather ◽  
J.J. Earnshaw
Keyword(s):  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Randomised Trial

There is No Benefit from 6 Weeks' Postoperative Compression after Varicose Vein Surgery: A Prospective Randomised Trial

1999 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. G. T. Raraty ◽  
M. G. Greaney ◽  
S. D. Blair
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Varicose Vein ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Randomised Trial ◽  
Compression Stockings ◽  
Varicose Vein Surgery ◽  
Prospective Randomised Trial ◽  
Primary Varicose Veins ◽  
To Receive

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 cm2 vs. 96 cm2, 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.

A Randomised Trial of Different Compression Dressings following Varicose Vein Surgery

1999 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Bond ◽  
M. R. Whyman ◽  
D. C. Wilkins ◽  
A. J. Walker ◽  
S. Ashley
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Varicose Vein ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Randomised Trial ◽  
The Other ◽  
Varicose Vein Surgery ◽  
Personal Preference ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Daily Pain

Objective: TED antiembolism stockings, Panelast self-adhesive elasticated bandages and Medi Plus class II stockings are three different dressings commonly used to provide compression following surgery for varicose veins. The aim of this study was to determine which of the three dressings was most acceptable to patients. Design: Forty-two patients undergoing bilateral varicose vein surgery were randomised to receive a different dressing on each leg in order to determine if a particular type of dressing was superior in its ability to reduce postoperative pain and provide adequate comfort without reducing mobility. The dressings were worn for 1 week, during which daily pain scores were recorded for each leg followed by a simple questionnaire to determine comfort and mobility. Results: There was a significant reduction of mobility experienced by patients wearing Panelast bandages compared with the other two dressings ( p<0.05). However, there were no significant differences between the dressings with regard to the degree of postoperative pain experienced, and in all other respects the dressings were equally tolerated. Conclusion: The choice of compression dressings used for varicose vein surgery should depend primarily on the personal preference of surgeons as well as financial considerations.

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