Postinterventional compression in phlebology: evidence and empirical observations
Postinterventional compression in phlebology: evidence and empirical observations Giovanni MOSTI Angiology Department, MD Barbantini Clinic, Italy Abstract There is almost a general agreement on the effectiveness of compression therapy in preventing unwanted side effects after procedures to remove superficial venous reflux. However, there is still a great debate on which material and compression pressure to use. In order to exert its effects, compression must occlude the vein segments ruptured by surgical or endovenous procedures. At the thigh, the critical segment in every venous intervention, the intravenous pressure is about 40 mm Hg and a higher compression pressure is necessary in…
