Journal article
Prevention and Treatment of Postphlebitic Syndrome: Results of a 3-Part Study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The true incidence of postphlebitic syndrome (PPS) following proximal deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and the efficacy of graduated compression stockings in preventing and treating PPS are unknown.
METHODS: A 3-part study of 202 patients evaluated 1 year after proximal DVT: 2 randomized placebo-controlled trials of stockings and 1 prospective cohort of untreated patients. Patients were evaluated for PPS, using a standardized …
Authors
Ginsberg JS; Hirsh J; Julian J; Vander LaandeVries M; Magier D; MacKinnon B; Gent M
Journal
JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 161, No. 17, pp. 2105–2109
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
September 24, 2001
DOI
10.1001/archinte.161.17.2105
ISSN
2168-6106