Compression Stockings for Prevention of Postthrombotic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Conclusion: The present meta-analysis has indicated that compression stockings may not prevent PTS, as determined by either the Villalta or the Ginsberg scale, in patients with DVT. However, owing to the limited number of trials, the evidence is not strong enough to draw a reliable conclusion. Further larger, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trials are needed.
Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Original Manuscripts Source Type: research