Thrombophlebitis is swelling (inflammation) of a vein. A blood clot (thrombus) in the vein can cause this swelling.
Phlebitis; Deep vein thrombosis - thrombophlebitis; Thrombophilia - thrombophlebitis
Thrombophlebitis may affect deeper, larger veins or veins near the skin surface. Most of the time, it occurs in the pelvis and legs.
Blood clots may form when something slows or changes the flow of blood in the veins. Risk factors include:
Blood is more likely to clot in someone who has certain problems or disorders, such as:
The following symptoms are often associated with thrombophlebitis:
Support stockings and wraps can help to reduce discomfort. Your provider may prescribe medicines such as:
You may be told to do the following:
Rare treatment options are:
Stefano Barco practices in Zurich, Switzerland. Barco is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lemierre Syndrome, Thrombophlebitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Angioplasty, and Stent Placement.
Marcello Di Nisio practices in Chieti, Italy. Di Nisio is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Thrombophlebitis, and Superficial Thrombophlebitis.
Serena Granziera practices in Venice, Italy. Granziera is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Thrombophlebitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lemierre Syndrome, Thrombophlebitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
Prompt treatment can treat thrombophlebitis and its other forms.
Complications of thrombosis include:
Contact your provider if you have symptoms of thrombophlebitis.
Contact your provider right away if:
Routine changing of intravenous (IV) lines helps to prevent thrombophlebitis related to IVs.
If you are taking a long car or plane trip:
If you are hospitalized, your provider may prescribe medicine to prevent thrombophlebitis.
Summary: Рrospective single-centre randomized open-label study for comparison three modes of treatment for thrombosis of varicose great saphena vein - standard medical with fondaparinux sodium for 45 days, endovenous laser ablation close to the saphenofemoral junction with a 7-day course of anticoagulation and endovenous laser ablation close to the saphenofemoral junction without the use of anticoagulants.
Summary: The anatomical characteristics of veins and venous sinus result in great differences between cerebral venous system diseases and cerebral artery diseases in etiology, pathophysiology and clinical features.Therefore, understanding the anatomy and variation of normal venous sinuses is essential to identify the intracranial venous lesions.
Published Date: January 29, 2022
Published By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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