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Compression therapy is a treatment modality which is several thousands years old. Based on experience it was only during the last few years that its clinical efficacy has also been proved by experimental studies and randomized controlled trials in several indications

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  1. Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

    Hugo Partsch M.D. (Emeritus Professor)

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  1. PARK AVENUE 911, NEW YORK, 10021, New York, USA

    Neil S. Sadick

  2. College of Physicians and Surgeons, Radiology, Columbia University, New York, 10032, New York, USA

    Neil Khilnani

  3. Morrison Vein Institute, Tempe, 85282, Arizona, USA

    Nick Morrison

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Partsch, H. (2013). Compression Therapy. In: Sadick, N., Khilnani, N., Morrison, N. (eds) Practical Approach to the Management and Treatment of Venous Disorders. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2891-5_17

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