Clinical outcomes of the treatment of leg edema
Diagnosis | No of Pts | Phlebotonics | +Stocking | Mean FU | Outcome |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Not identified* | 28 | 11 | 14 | 377 days | Cure 3, improved 12, fail 1, FU loss 11 |
VVs** | 24 | 8 (no surgery) | 7 | 255 days | Improve 5, fail 3 |
Lymphedema | 9 | 9 | 4 | 315 days | Cure 1, improved 4, fail 1, FU loss 3 |
DVT, PTS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 389 days | Improved 2, fail 1, FU loss 2 |
*Nonidentified groups treated for chronic venous insufficiency.
**8 non-surgical patients with VVs is included in this Ttable.