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Effect Of Age, Gender And Type Of Varicosity On The Post-Operative Pain Score After Seven-Day Compression Dressing
Noor Ul Ain1, Rana Sohail Ahmad1, Zainab Chaudhary2
1Department of Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|July 20, 2023
Summary
Great saphenous vein insufficiency causes most lower limb varicosities. Post-surgery compression dressing duration impacts pain, with shorter durations potentially leading to less discomfort for certain patient groups.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Phlebology
- Patient Outcomes
Background:
- Great saphenous vein insufficiency is a primary cause of lower limb varicosities.
- Varicose veins significantly impact patient quality of life and require effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of compression dressing duration on post-operative pain.
- To determine if patient demographics and varicose vein severity influence pain scores.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 30 patients with primary varicose veins undergoing surgery.
- Patients were divided into two groups: 2-day and 7-day compression dressing.
- Pain scores were stratified by age, gender, and varicose vein grade, analyzed using t-tests.
Main Results:
- Mean patient age was 35.4±9.9 years with a mean initial pain score of 2.9±0.8.
- Pain scores after surgery were found to be dependent on gender, age, and varicose vein grade.
- Lower pain scores were observed in females, younger patients, and those with less severe initial varicosities.
Conclusions:
- Post-operative pain following varicose vein surgery is influenced by patient-specific factors.
- Compression dressing duration may play a role in pain management, with potential benefits for certain patient profiles.
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