[Superficial thrombophlebitis. Etiology, diagnosis and treatment].
Superficial thrombophlebitis is a common disease. Recently, a relatively high incidence of concomitant venous thromboembolism has been found. Graduated compressing stockings and low-molecular heparin subcutaneously in weight-based therapeutic doses for 10-30 days are considered the best treatment. Non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory drugs or local treatment with heparinoid may reduce the pain. A new Cochrane analysis concludes that the existing studies do not demonstrate strong recommendations for any treatment. Ongoing trials will add to our knowledge about optimal treatment of ST.
Nielsen
Hans Kraemmer
HK
Regionshospitalet Braedstrup, Medicinsk Afdeling, Trombosecentret, Braedstrup. hans@ctav.dk
Husted
Steen Elkjaer
SE
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D012307:Risk Factors; D053828:Stockings, Compression; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000925:Anticoagulants; D006495:Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight