Table 4:
Risk Ratios for Recurrence
| Author, Year | Follow-Up (Months) | Group 1 | Recurrence | Group 2 | Recurrence | Risk Ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapp et al, 201326 | 6 | 34–46 mm Hg | 6/44 (13.6%) | 23–32 mm Hg | 7/49 (14.3%) | 0.73 (0.23–2.3) P = .59 |
| Clarke-Moloney et al, 201425 | 12 | 25–35 mm Hg | 6/50 (12%) | 18–24 mm Hg | 10/50 (20%) | 0.60 (0.23–1.52) P = .28 |
| Nelson et al, 200627 | 60 | 25–35 mm Hg | 48/149 (32%) | 18–24 mm Hg | 59/151 (39%) | 0.82 (0.61–1.12) P = .23 |
| Vandongen & Stacey, 200028 | 12 | MCS | 17/72 (24%) | No MCS | 44/81 (54%) | 0.43 (0.27–0.69) P = .001 |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; MCS, medical compression stocking.