Management of superficial vein thrombosis of the lower limbs: update and current recommendations
Management of superficial vein thrombosis of the lower limbs: update and current recommendations Jean-Luc GILLET Vascular Medicine and Phlebology, Bourgoin-Jallieu, France Abstract Initially, superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) was considered a benign disease or a common complication of varicose veins. Recent studies have shown the potential severity of SVT and defined its place within the venous thromboembolic (VTE) diseases, along with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). A concomitant DVT was identified in 25% to 30% of patients at presentation and a PE in 4% to 7% of patients. Subsequent VTE were reported in 3 to 20% of patients,…
