Thigh length versus knee length stockings in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis

Above‐knee graduated compression stockings are effective in preventing postoperative deep vein thrombosis, but are more expensive and less acceptable than below‐knee stockings. One hundred and fourteen patients undergoing major abdominal surgery were randomly allocated to wear above‐knee or below‐kn...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of surgery 1989-03, Vol.76 (3), p.296-297
Hauptverfasser:	Porteous, M. J. Lef, Nicholson, E. A., Morris, L. T., James, R., Negus, D.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	125I-labelled fibrinogen uptake Abdomen - surgery Biological and medical sciences Blood and lymphatic vessels Cardiology. Vascular system Consumer Behavior Deep vein thrombosis Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous Equipment Design Female graduated compression stockings Humans Knee Male Medical sciences Postoperative Complications - prevention & control Thigh Thrombophlebitis - prevention & control
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