The Effect of Elastic Compression Stocking for Varicose Veins, and the Role of Elastic Stocking Conductors

Abstract

The aim of this report was to review the usefulness of the elastic compression stocking for the therapy of varicose veins. In our clinical study of the venous function with air-plethysmography, venous filling index were significantly decreased using elastic compression stockings. The elastic compression stocking is useful tool for therapy of varicose veins. But it is difficult to put on and put off, and it has a lot of trouble for maintenance. The stocking conductors are working for guidance of elastic stocking not only to adjust the venous hypertension of the legs with varicose veins, but also to conduct to a safety surgery.