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Superficial venous thrombophlebitis (SVT) causes patient discomfort, interrupts intravenous therapy, and poses a risk of thrombus progression, and embolization is a common clinical problem that surgeons encounter on a regular basis. Contrary to popular belief, SVT is not a universally benign condition that always resolves on its own. In addition to causing localized discomfort, SVT poses significant risks including thrombus progression, embolization, and recurrence. Patients with SVT may require treatment with conservative measures, systemic anticoagulation, or surgical intervention depending on the clinical scenario. This chapter will review the underlying pathophysiology and natural history of SVT so that surgeons can make rational decisions regarding its diagnosis and treatment.

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  1. Vascular Institute of New York, Lutheran Medical Center, 960 50th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11219, USA

    Anil Hingorani MD

  2. Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA

    Anil Hingorani MD & Enrico Ascher MD

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  1. Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Services, and Lead Physician, Vascular Surgery Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare, SUNY Upstate Medical University, and Network Upstate New York at Syracuse, Syracuse, New York, USA

    Vivian Gahtan

  2. Director of Endovascular Services, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Services, and Vascular Surgeon, Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare, SUNY Upstate Medical University, and Network Upstate New York at Syracuse, Syracuse, New York, USA

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Hingorani, A., Ascher, E. (2015). Superficial Thrombophlebitis. In: Gahtan, V., Costanza, M. (eds) Essentials of Vascular Surgery for the General Surgeon. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1326-8_10

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