Adrenaline Reduces Ecchymoses and Hematomas and Improves Quality of Life After Classic Saphenous Vein Stripping

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.

Timeline

Start

2015-09-10

Primary completion

2016-05-14

Completion

2016-06-10

Publications

• Background Furuya T, Tada Y, Sato O. A new technique for reducing subcutaneous hemorrhage after stripping of the great saphenous vein. J Vasc Surg. 1992 Sep;16(3):493-4. doi: 10.1016/0741-5214(92)90389-p. No abstract available.
• Background Nisar A, Shabbir J, Tubassam MA, Shah AR, Khawaja N, Kavanagh EG, Grace PA, Burke PE. Local anaesthetic flush reduces postoperative pain and haematoma formation after great saphenous vein stripping--a randomised controlled trial. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2006 Mar;31(3):325-31. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.08.006. Epub 2005 Oct 19.
• Background Pappa E, Kontodimopoulos N, Niakas D. Validating and norming of the Greek SF-36 Health Survey. Qual Life Res. 2005 Jun;14(5):1433-8. doi: 10.1007/s11136-004-6014-y.
• Background Andreozzi GM, Cordova RM, Scomparin A, Martini R, D'Eri A, Andreozzi F; Quality of Life Working Group on Vascular Medicine of SIAPAV. Quality of life in chronic venous insufficiency. An Italian pilot study of the Triveneto Region. Int Angiol. 2005 Sep;24(3):272-7.
• Background Kim H, Hwang K, Yun SM, Kim DJ. Usage of Epinephrine Mixed With Lidocaine in Plastic Surgery. J Craniofac Surg. 2020 May/Jun;31(3):791-793. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000006156.

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