Muller's ambulatory phlebectomy and compression.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Compression therapy will relieve patients of symptoms of venous disease, if not prevent the occurrence of complications, and is used either alone or in combination with other treatment options. OBJECTIVE: To describe the use of compression in the two main therapy modalities sclerocompression and ambulatory phlebectomy. METHODS: Aim and mechanism of compression therapy are analyzed and clinical implications are discussed. RESULTS: A modification of compression therapy after ambulatory phlebectomy is suggested based on empirical evidence. CONCLUSIONS: The use of broad compression pads after ambulatory phlebectomy reduces hemorrhage and enhances resorption.