I83
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Postoperative compression by compression stockings
Group 2: Postoperative compression by compression bandages
Sponsors
Capio Klinik im Park
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Indication for surgical treatment of varicose veins (V.s. magna or parva); valvuloplasty or exhairesis of side branches; signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: General exclusion criteria in vein surgery (sufficient valve closure, no evidence of mobile valve flap, vein diameter normal, no degenerative changes of the saphenous veins); Patients with leg ulcers (C6); Refusal of consent; Relevant coagulopathy; PAD with ABI (Ankle Brachial Index) <0.8; Patients with lymph- lipedema; known allergies to the compression material
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postoperative complications; Audit record sheet: a) hematoma, b) neurological complications, c) muscular, d) arthrogenic) or e) other complications; measured by clinical examination and questionnaire; Duplex sonography; Follow up after 1 week and 4-6 weeks; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Duration of in-patient/out-patient stay; postoperative pain measured by VAS score; Quality of Life measured by SQOR-V-score; measured during follow up visit 1 week and 4-6 weeks | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactHorst-Peter Steffen
Capio Klinik im Park
Outcome results
None listed