An unexpectedly high rate of pulmonary embolism in patients with superficial thrombophlebitis of the thigh
Abstract
Purpose: The rate of objectively proven pulmonary embolism in patients with thrombophlebitis of the greater saphenous vein was studied. Methods: Consecutive ambulant patients with thrombophlebitis of the greater saphenous vein, involving the above-knee segment, underwent a complete venous echo color Doppler examination of the lower limbs, perfusion lung scanning, and chest radiography. A high probability of pulmonary embolism was defined as the...
Paper Details
Title
An unexpectedly high rate of pulmonary embolism in patients with superficial thrombophlebitis of the thigh
Published Date
Dec 1, 1999
Journal
Volume
30
Issue
6
Pages
1113 - 1115
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