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Phlebologie 2014; 43(03): 144-147
DOI: 10.12687/phleb2200-3-2014
Statement of the German Society of Phlebology
Schattauer GmbH

Wearing compression stockings after deep venous thrombosis of the leg is still advisable

Analysis of a publication in The Lancet, December 2013 Article in several languages: English | deutsch
C. Schwahn-Schreiber
1   Vein Centre Elbe-Weser, Otterndorf, Germany
,
M. Marshall
2   Tegernsee/Planegg, Germany
,
V. Wienert
3   University Hospital Dermatology Aachen, Germany
,
H. Partsch
4   Dermatological Dept. Wilhelminenspital, Vienna, Austria
5   Altlengbach, Austria
,
E. Rabe
6   Clinic and Policlinic for Dermatology and Allergology, University Hospital Bonn, Germany
,
M. Stücker
7   Clinic for Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
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Received: 28 March 2014

Publication Date:
05 January 2018 (online)

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