Open AccessSonographic evolution of the superficial vein thrombosis of the lower extremity
Author(s) -
Yale TungChen,
I Pizarro,
María Angélica Rivera-Núñez,
A. Martínez-Virto,
A. Lorenzo-Hernández,
T Sancho-Bueso,
Giorgina Salgueiro,
Carmen FernándezCapitán
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of ultrasound
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1971-3495
pISSN - 1876-7931
DOI - 10.1007/s40477-020-00482-7
Subject(s) - medicine , thrombosis , radiology , deep vein , vein , ultrasound , surgery
Superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) is a common clinical problem across various treatment settings. SVT shares risk factors with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and carries a risk of thromboembolic complications, greater than previously expected. Little is known about the pathophysiology, resolution and recurrence of this disease.