title: [Role of surgery in the treatment of thromboembolic disease and deep phlebitis of the legs. Apropos of 12 surgical cases].
abstract: In reviewing a series of twelve cases treated surgically for deep venous thrombosis, with an admittedly short follow up (2 months to 2 years), the authors stress the beneficial effects of venous surgery. The postoperative mortality rate was zero and the morbidity rate marginal. They underline the importance of phlebographic exploration leading to earlier diagnosis, and list the therapeutic indications which vary according to the case and may include a supporting heparinotherapy and fibrinolytic treatment in a specialized center. They advocate venous surgery which has the twofold merit of preventing embolic complications and attenuating postphlebitic sequelae.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents
vernacular_title: Place de la chirurgie dans le traitement de la maladie thrombo-embolique et des phlébites profondes des membres inférieurs. A propos de douze cas opérés.