title: [Post-thrombotic syndrome of the lower extremities (author's transl)].
abstract: The postthrombotic syndrome with chronic venous insufficiency develops either gradually over a number of years or after a latent period of varying length. The clinical manifestations correlate with morphological and functional phlebographic findings of the superficial and deep veins. The conservative therapy of the post-thrombotic syndrome, consisting of anti-coagulant therapy, compression dressing or active physical exercise, must be consistently enforced. Indication of vascular surgical intervention should be carefully noted. Optimal examination of the patho-anatomical findings in the phlebogram is imperative as an important aid in decision-marking.
mesh_terms: D003097:Collateral Circulation; D005268:Femoral Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D010690:Phlebography; D011152:Popliteal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013577:Syndrome; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000150:complications*
vernacular_title: Das postthrombotische Bein-Venen-Syndrom.