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==[[Thrombophlebitis overview|Overview]]== | ==[[Thrombophlebitis overview|Overview]]== | ||
==[[Thrombophlebitis | ==[[Historical Perspective]]== | ||
*In 1913, Burnham AC discussed thrombophlebitis in postoperative patients.<ref name="pmid17862964">{{cite journal |vauthors=Burnham AC |title=II. Postoperative Thrombophlebitis |journal=Ann. Surg. |volume=57 |issue=2 |pages=151–62 |year=1913 |pmid=17862964 |pmc=1407408 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | |||
*Historically, the treatment of thrombophlebitis was purely [[Surgery|surgical]] and consisted of removal of the thrombosed [[vein]].<ref name="pmid17865873">{{cite journal |vauthors=Homans J |title=THROMBOPHLEBITIS OF THE LOWER EXTREMITIES |journal=Ann. Surg. |volume=87 |issue=5 |pages=641–51 |year=1928 |pmid=17865873 |pmc=1398549 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | |||
==[[Thrombophlebitis classification|Classification]]== | ==[[Thrombophlebitis classification|Classification]]== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: White Leg; phlebitis
Overview
Historical Perspective
- In 1913, Burnham AC discussed thrombophlebitis in postoperative patients.[1]
- Historically, the treatment of thrombophlebitis was purely surgical and consisted of removal of the thrombosed vein.[2]
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Thrombophlebitis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Screening
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies