[Thermometric investigations about the efficacy of beta-escin to reduce postoperative edema (author's transl)].

Abstract

Beta-escin is highly effective in reducing postoperative edemas and swellings. It was tried to demonstrate the effect of beta-escin using the thermometry. The temperature of soft tissues and bones can be measured with the help of the thermometry, in this way the circulation of the skin can be determined. In 65 test persons so-called normal thermograms were established, using the infraredthermometer KT 41, which makes registrations without touching the skin. In 53 patients the temperature of the skin was checked after surgery of the hand. 27 patients received beta-escin (Reparil); 26 patients without medication served as controls. In every case the temperature of the operated hand was compared to the other hand. Among the patients, who received escin, the temperature of the operated hand rose for two days following surgery; afterwards it fell quickly. Among the controls the skin-temperature rose up to the 4. day after surgery and decreased slowly. These results demonstrate clearly that after using beta-escin there is a quick reduction of postoperative inflammation and edema.

• Authors: K Wilhelm, C Feldmeier
• Journal: Medizinische Klinik (Med Klin) Vol. 72 Issue 4 Pg. 128-34 (Jan 28 1977) ISSN: 0025-8458 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Thermometrische Untersuchungen der Wirksamkeit von Beta-Aescin auf den postoperativen Schwellungszustand
• PMID: 840133 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Saponins
• Water
• Escin

Topics

• Adult
• Edema (drug therapy, etiology, prevention & control)
• Escin (pharmacology, therapeutic use)
• Hand (surgery)
• Humans
• Postoperative Care
• Postoperative Complications (drug therapy)
• Saponins (therapeutic use)
• Skin Temperature
• Thermography
• Water (metabolism)