Treatment Options for Superficial Vein Reflux As described above, the underlying pathologic process behind the formation of varicose veins lies within both deep and superficial reflux.

Abstract Thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory process in the superficial veins with coexistent vein thrombosis, usually occurring in patients with specific preconditions (trauma, surgery or inactivity, ...

The Multiple Tourniquet Test. When superficial veins fill rapidly on release of the distal tourniquet, the short saphenous vein is proved incompetent, and should be removed.

Deep vein thrombosis and superficial thrombophlebitis both involve the circulatory system. Learn the differences in symptoms, treatment, outlook, and more.

Introduction Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) techniques for the treatment of truncal vein incompetence, both with 1470 nm and 1940 nm lasers, proved to be effective. With their short- and medium-term ...

Phlebitis is the painful inflammation of a superficial vein of the leg caused by IV catheters and other causes. Reviewed by a board-certified hematologist.

Treatment for thrombophlebitis depends on the severity and location, and options may include medication, as well as surgery. Learn more.

Lohr JM et al. Operative management of greater saphenous thrombophlebitis involving the saphenofemoral junction. Am J Surg. 1992;164 (3):269-75. Prandoni P et al. High vs. low doses of ...

Prospective randomized trial comparing radiofrequency ablation and complete saphenous vein stripping in patients with mild to moderate chronic venous disease with a 3-year follow-up ...

We describe a unique case of a 43-year-old man who developed septic thrombophlebitis of the femoral vein following soft tissue injury from trauma to the shin with ensuing septic pulmonary emboli which ...