Phlebitis
| Medical Definition: |
Inflammation of a vein. |
| Guide Notes: |
inflamm of a vein; assume to be of the legs so do not coord with LEG; THROMBOPHLEBITIS is also available |
| Also Called: |
Periphlebitis |
Phlebitis Categories.
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Postphlebitic Syndrome - 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. |
Phlebitis Medical Definitions and Terms
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