Abstract
Elastic compression stocking (ES) is essential tool for treatment of deep vein thrombosis, post-thrombotic syndrome and venous stasis ulcer. However, ES had been prescribed for only seventy percent of patient with these diseases according to the survey of Japanese Society of Phlebology. One of important reason of poor recognition of ES is attributing to no reimbursement by the government insurance system. ES is effective for prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome when ES is used it is used after onset of acute deep vein thrombosis. Compression therapy including ES is effective for treatment of venous leg ulcer and prevention of recurrence, although precise of methods of compression is still under discussion. Effectiveness of ES is enhanced by increase of patient compliance for wearing ES which is difficult to wear and uncomfortable. Elastic stocking conductors play important role in enhancement of adherence to ES with close patient consultation and guidance.
