Adrenaline Reduces Ecchymoses and Hematomas and Improves Quality of Life After Classic Saphenous Vein Stripping
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-06-10
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Aim of the present study is to investigate the efficiency of adrenaline (epinephrine) used
locally in reducing and avoiding post-operative formation of subcutaneous ecchymoses and
hematomas, in comparison with traditional practice of hemostasis, and to assess improvement
in the quality of life of subjects undergoing classic great saphenous vein stripping, who
received or did not receive adrenaline as a local hemostatic.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Junior Doctors Network-Hellas
Collaborators:
Andreas Papandreou Rhodes General Hospital Hellenic Red Cross Hospital