Does the Use of Compression Garments Increase Venous Stasis in the Common Femoral Vein?

Abstract

The use of compressive garments promotes venous stasis. There was no difference in stasis reduction when using the two different types of garments. The Fowler position increases venous stasis compared with the supine position.

Ligasure impact™ might reduce blood loss, complications, and re-operation occurrence after abdominoplasty in massive-weight-loss patients: A Comparative Study

“…Different technical approaches have been described to reduce complications and improve the outcomes: Scarpa fascia preservation (10, 16, 17), selective flap undermining (7, 18), combined liposuction (15, 19), use of tissue glues (20, 21), internal fixation techniques at closure (13, 19, 22), and postoperative compression dressings (23). Different studies have showed contradictory results when comparing the technique for raising the abdominal flap, mainly focusing on scalpel versus diathermy (8, 14, 24).…”

Effect of compression garments on delayed-onset muscle soreness and blood inflammatory markers after eccentric exercise: a randomized controlled trial

“…In particular, compression garments, which are mainly required for vascular pathology and plastic surgery ( Berjeaut et al, 2015 ; Gottrand et al, 2016 ), are increasingly being used in sporting disciplines for the purpose of improving not only exercise performance but also postexercise recovery ( Driller and Halson, 2013 ; Hill et al, 2014 ). In addition to the fact that compression garments are easy and convenient to carry, they have also been reported to be effective in relieving DOMS ( Jakeman et al, 2010 ; Kraemer et al, 2001 ).…”

Increased Lower Extremity Venous Stasis May Contribute to Deep Venous Thrombosis Formation after Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction—An Ultrasonographic Study

“…11,12,18,19 In fact, a recently presented study of healthy female volunteers who were placed in abdominal compression garments displayed vascular changes in the CFV paralleling the findings of this study, that is, increased venous stasis and decreased flow velocity. 20 Losken et al presented their experience with 77 patients who underwent breast reconstruction with pedicled TRAM flaps of which 12.9% experienced at least one episode of elevated intra-abdominal pressure (defined as 20 mm Hg). The authors concluded that "a transient component of abdominal compartment syndrome does exist after TRAM flap breast reconstruction."…”

“…This risk is perhaps, furthermore, increased by the fact that patients are routinely placed in the Fowler position postoperatively, a position known to independently worsen venous stasis. 20 Hence, surgeons face a dilemma, as an incision in the anterior rectus sheath for flap harvest has to be made, the fascia has to be closed, and the patient has to be placed in the Fowler position to facilitate wound closure. One has to, therefore, balance the risk of VTE with the risk of abdominal hernia and bulge formation.…”