Thrombophlebitis

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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

Case Studies

Case #1


Template:WikiDoc Sources

  1. Burnham AC (1913). "II. Postoperative Thrombophlebitis". Ann. Surg. 57 (2): 151–62. PMC 1407408. PMID 17862964.
  2. Homans J (1928). "THROMBOPHLEBITIS OF THE LOWER EXTREMITIES". Ann. Surg. 87 (5): 641–51. PMC 1398549. PMID 17865873.