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Intermittent compression units for the postphlebitic syndrome. A pilot study.

J S Ginsberg1, P Brill-Edwards, G Kowalchuk

  • 1Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.

Archives of Internal Medicine
|July 1, 1989
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Postphlebitic syndrome, a painful leg condition, may improve with intermittent compressive therapy. This pilot study showed significant symptom relief and improved function in patients unresponsive to compression stockings.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Postphlebitic syndrome (PPS) presents significant challenges with limited treatment options.
  • Patients refractory to compression stockings often develop chronic pain and swelling.

Observation:

  • Lymphedema, characterized by leg pain and swelling, shows positive response to intermittent compressive therapy.
  • This observation prompted a pilot study of compressive therapy for severe PPS.

Findings:

  • All five patients with severe PPS experienced dramatic symptom improvement.
  • Functional status was significantly enhanced without adverse side effects.

Implications:

  • Intermittent compressive therapy shows promise as an effective treatment for selected PPS patients.

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  • Further large-scale randomized trials are warranted to validate these findings.