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Background and study aims Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins that happen when the small valves inside them stop working properly. This means that the blood is able to flow backwards and collect in the vein. In developed countries, up to 15% of men and 35% of women develop varicose veins. People at most risk of the condition are pregnant women, people that are obese (very overweight) and the elderly. Removing the affected vein, in a process called stripping, is one of the treatments available for treating varicose veins. Currently, the usual aftercare after stripping of a varicose vein is compression therapy, where compression stockings are worn for between a few hours and several weeks. However, evidence to support this practice is based on a few test cases describing small patient groups undergoing stripping. This study involves comparing the effects of 4 hours of compressive therapy compared to a more usual 72 hours following the stripping of the greater saphenous vein (the largest vein in the leg) Who can participate? Adult varicose vein sufferers who have undergone stripping of one or both greater saphenous veins. What does the study involve? Participants will be randomly allocated to one of two groups. Those in group 1 (intervention group) wear compressive bandages for 4 hours after surgery. Those in group 2 (control group) wear compressive bandages for 72 hours after surgery. All patients were seen 3 days and then 14 days after surgery to check on progress. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? Possible benefits for the intervention group may include becoming more mobile more quickly due to the shorter duration of compressive therapy. Possible risks may be more postoperative (after surgery) oedema (water accumulating in the leg) and higher risk of bleeding. Where is the study run from? Atrium Medical Centre (Netherlands) When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? February 2010 to June 2011 Who is funding the study? Atrium Medical Centre (Netherlands) Who is the main contact? Dr TA Sigterman [email protected]
Critère d'inclusion
- Venous Insufficiency