Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

In superficial thrombophlebitis. of proximal 1/3 long saphenous vein, extension into deep system must be . excluded by USS, and full anticoagulation is recommended even if there is no DVT (propagation into . deep system will occur in 15%) If distal superficial thrombophlebitis, do follow up USS in 72 hours and anticoagulate if progresses into ................
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