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Compression Therapy in Venous Disease

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Compression therapy, most commonly in the form of stockings, is an essential treatment modality for venous disease affecting the extremties. Compression decreases fluid accumulation in the interstitial space and therefore minimizes edema and discomfort. It is the primary modality of treatment for venous ulcers of the lower extremities. Even though the role of compression in the prevention of post thrombotic syndrome has come recently into question, it still provides comfort and symptomatic relief for most patients after deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities. This chapter provides an overview of the role of compression in treatment of venous diseases.

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Attaran, R.R., Chaar, C.I.O. (2018). Compression Therapy in Venous Disease. In: Chaar, C. (eds) Current Management of Venous Diseases . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-65226-9_5

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