[S1 guideline on intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC)].

Under the direction of the German Society of Phlebology (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Phlebologie) and in cooperation with other specialist associations, the S1 guideline on intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) was adopted in January 2018. It replaces the previous guideline from March 2005. The aim of the guideline is to optimize the indication and therapeutic use of IPC in vascular diseases and edema.

Residual stumps associated with inguinal varicose vein recurrences: a multicenter study.

Purpose: It is unclear whether a residual sapheno-femoral stump left in place after stripping of the great saphenous vein can contribute to the formation of late inguinal varicose vein recurrence. In order to obtain information about the time course of recurrence development, patients with histologically proven residual stumps were recruited and asked about the interval between the initial operation and the first clinical signs of varicose vein recurrence.

Methods: A multi-centre study involving 7 centres was conducted amongst patients undergoing redo-surgery for inguinal varicose vein recurrences.