Postphlebitic Syndrome
| Medical Definition: |
Post-thrombotic complications, including destruction of the valves of the deep veins and communication veins of the leg, and obliteration of the thrombosed veins rather than recanalization, resulting in chronic venous insufficiency, marked by edema, stasis dermatitis, and ulceration of the leg. |
| Guide Notes: |
post-thrombotic venous insuff of the legs |
| Also Called: |
Postphlebitic Ulcer |
| Previously Indexed: |
Phlebitis (1966-1986),Thrombophlebitis (1966-1986),Varicose Ulcer (1966-1986),Venous Insufficiency (1973-1986) |
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