This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Acute effects of graduated elastic compression stockings in patients with symptomatic varicose veins: a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2018; 55: 118-125.
Published: 17th May 2018
Authors: Kakkos SK, Timpilis M, Patrinos P, Nikolakopoulos KM, Papageorgopoulou CP, Kouri AK et al.
Conclusion
The clinical effects of graduated compression were compared with placebo compression (0 mmHg) after one week in 30 patients. Pain and aching were more effectively reduced by compression stockings, P=0.02.
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