Systematic review on the benefit of graduated compression stockings in the prevention of venous thromboembolism in low-risk surgical patients.

Matthew Machin Helen-Cara YounanS SmithSafa Salim Alun Huw DaviesJ Shalhoub

Published in: Phlebology (2020)

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.

Keyphrases

systematic review
venous thromboembolism
meta analyses
primary care
direct oral anticoagulants
study protocol
randomized controlled trial
phase iii
phase ii
open label