"Stockings, Compression" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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Tight coverings for the foot and leg that are worn to aid circulation in the legs, and prevent the formation of EDEMA and DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS. PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION STOCKINGS serve a similar purpose especially for bedridden patients, and following surgery.
| Descriptor ID |
D053828
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E07.101.400.500
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| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Stockings, Compression" by people in Profiles.
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Compression therapy after invasive treatment of superficial veins of the lower extremities: Clinical practice guidelines of the American Venous Forum, Society for Vascular Surgery, American College of Phlebology, Society for Vascular Medicine, and International Union of Phlebology. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2019 01; 7(1):17-28.
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Commentary on 'Adjustable Velcro Compression Devices are More Effective than Inelastic Bandages in Reducing Venous Edema in the Initial Treatment Phase: A Randomized Controlled Trial'. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2015 Sep; 50(3):375.
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Compression stockings to prevent post-thrombotic syndrome. Lancet. 2014 Jul 12; 384(9938):129-30.
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Orthostatic hypotension associated with baroreceptor dysfunction: treatment approaches. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2014 Feb; 16(2):141-8.
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Quality of care of patients with chronic lymphoedema in Germany. Dermatology. 2013; 226(3):238-46.
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The value of inelastic compression. Phlebology. 2010 Jun; 25(3):105-6.
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Stockings or no stockings: that is the question. Ann Surg. 2010 Mar; 251(3):397-8.
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Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis for patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a systematic review. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2010 Mar 04; 6(2):213-20.
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Practice parameters for the prevention of venous thrombosis. Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Oct; 49(10):1477-83.