Elastic compression stockings v control (no intervention or placebo stockings) for deep venous thrombosis*
| Outcome at 2 years | Number of studies (n) | Weighted event rates | RRR (95% CI) | NNT (CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockings | Control | ||||
| *PTS = post-thrombotic syndrome; other abbreviations defined in glossary. RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | |||||
| Any PTS | 3 (421) | 20% | 43% | 54% (38 to 66) | 5 (4 to 7) |
| Severe PTS | 3 (421) | 7% | 15% | 56% (20 to 75) | 13 (8 to 34) |
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