Systematic review on the benefit of graduated compression stockings in the prevention of venous thromboembolism in low-risk surgical patients
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Journal Article
Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this systematic review is to assess the performance of graduated compression stockings (GCS) in comparison to no venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in the prevention of hospital-acquired thrombosis in low-risk surgical patients undergoing short-stay procedures. Methods: Aligning with PRISMA guidelines, online databases MEDLINE and EMBASE, Cochrane Library® and trial registries were searched. Eligible articles reported the VTE rate in low-risk surgical patients either receiving GCS or no VTE prophylaxis. Results: Narrative synthesis was performed on a single eligible article. The included study arm consisted of participants undergoing knee arthroscopy with the use of GCS alone reporting a total of 29 VTE events (4.4%), 16 of which were asymptomatic DVTs (2.4%).Conclusion: There is a complete lack of evidence to support the use of GCS in the prevention of HAT for low-risk surgical patients. An adequately powered trial is required to provide level-IA evidence to support this practice.
Date Issued
2021-04-01
Date Acceptance
2020-08-21
Citation
Phlebology, 2021, 36 (3), pp.184-193
ISSN
0268-3555
Publisher
American College of Phlebology
Start Page
184
End Page
193
Journal / Book Title
Phlebology
Volume
36
Issue
3
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Subjects
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Surgery
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Cardiovascular System & Cardiology
Venous thromboembolism
hospital acquired thrombosis
graduated compression stockings
surgical patients
MOLECULAR-WEIGHT HEPARIN
DEEP-VEIN THROMBOSIS
MECHANICAL PROPHYLAXIS
GRADED COMPRESSION
RANDOMIZED-TRIAL
SURGERY
EFFICACY
COMPLICATIONS
HIP
Venous thromboembolism
graduated compression stockings
hospital acquired thrombosis
surgical patients
Cardiovascular System & Hematology
1102 Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2020-10-04