title: The postphlebitic syndrome. Pathophysiology, prevention and management.
abstract: Chronic deep venous insufficiency of the lower extremity, usually the result of antecedent venous thrombosis, represents a problem of considerable magnitude for both patient and physician. While the fully developed postphlebitic syndrome is immediately recognized by the most inexperienced medical student, the exact underlying pathogenetic mechanisms remain controversial, available therapeutic options are limited, and the value of surgery is uncertain.
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013577:Syndrome; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy