Role of compression after radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins: a randomised controlled trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2020; 60: 108-117.

Published: 9th February 2021

Authors: Onwudike M, Abbas K, McElvenny DM

Conclusion

One hundred patients were recruited. After 12 weeks, use of stockings after surgery did not improve occlusion rates (98 per cent in both groups), or quality of life.

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