Journal article
Graduated compression stockings in the prevention of postoperative venous thromboembolism. A meta-analysis.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of graduated compression stockings in prophylaxis of postoperative venous thromboembolism is unclear to many physicians. Surveys show there is considerable variability in their use and their perceived effectiveness. We undertook to establish, by a systematic overview of the literature, the effectiveness of graduated compression stockings in the prophylactic setting of postoperative venous thromboembolism.
METHODS: …
Authors
Wells PS; Lensing AW; Hirsh J
Journal
JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 154, No. 1, pp. 67–72
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
January 10, 1994
DOI
10.1001/archinte.154.1.67
ISSN
2168-6106