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Saphenous vein thrombophlebitis (SVT): a deceptively benign disease.
Journal of vascular surgery - 1 Apr 1998
Hanson J N, Ascher E, DePippo P, Lorensen E, Scheinman M, Yorkovich W, Hingorani A
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The association between deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and the hypercoagulable state is a well-established entity. However, the association between saphenous vein thrombophlebitis and coagulation abnormalities has not been investigated. Although thrombosis of varicose veins typically runs a benign course, phlebitis of the saphenous system may propagate to the deep system or saphenofemoral junction that...
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