The effectiveness of anti-embolic graduated compression stockings (GCSs) has recently been questioned. The aim of this study is to systematically review all the relevant randomised controlled trials published to date. We systematically reviewed all the randomised controlled trials comparing anti-embolism stockings with no stockings. We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL, Cochrane Musculoskeletal Injuries Group specialized register and the reference lists of articles as well as hand search results. Trials were independently assessed and data for the main outcome measures; deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism and skin ulceration, were extracted by two reviewers.Abstract
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The effectiveness of anti-embolic graduated compression stockings (GCSs) has recently been questioned. The aim of this study is to systematically review all the relevant randomised controlled trials published to date. We systematically reviewed all the randomised controlled trials comparing anti-embolism stockings with no stockings. We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL, Cochrane Musculoskeletal Injuries Group specialized register and the reference lists of articles as well as hand search results. Trials were independently assessed and data for the main outcome measures; deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism and skin ulceration, were extracted by two reviewers.Introduction and Objective
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