Impact of intermittent pneumatic compression stockings on pulmonary embolism rates after laryngectomy: A retrospective Before-After comparative study

Key Points

• Pulmonary embolism rates decrease after using intermittent pneumatic compression stockings post-laryngectomy, suggesting positive intervention.
• Evidence shows a significant reduction in pulmonary embolism rates from 12% to 4% when comparing before and after implementing compression stockings.
• Retrospective analysis compared outcomes among patients before and after the application of intermittent pneumatic compression stockings post-surgery.
• These findings support the use of compression stockings to potentially reduce thromboembolic events, though further validation is recommended.