| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9173507 | Journal of Vascular Surgery | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The external pressure has to exceed the hydrostatic pressure in the vein to compress leg veins effectively. Higher external pressures than can be expected to be delivered by elastic compression stockings are required to achieve the collapse of lower-extremity veins in the upright position.
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Authors
Bernhard MD, Hugo MD,