[Compression therapy].

Elastic support is of primary importance for the treatment of chronic venous stasis. Elastic pressure bandages are helpful to remove edema and to restore venous reflux. Elastic pressure stocking can, if properly applied, maintain the improvement and avoid new swelling. The compression is standardized in four different degrees each having its own indication. Bedstockings should be used of patients confined to bed in order to prevent thrombophlebitis. Inflated supportive devices with changing air pressure have their own limited application.