The stripping of varicose veins: A clinical trial of intermittent compression dressings

Abstract

This study compares a standard method of care for patients following excision and ligation of varicose veins with a new regimen which involves intermittent compression dressings. In a fully randomized between‐patient prospective trial it has been found that the use of such dressings results in a significant reduction in postoperative pain and in the length of hospitalization and indicates that such dressings may improve the healing of surgical wounds. Copyright © 1979 British Journal of Surgery Society Ltd.