Simultaneous occurrence of superficial and deep thrombophlebitis in the lower extremity John J. Skillman, MD, K.Craig Kent, MD, David H. Porter, MD, Ducksoo Kim, MD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 11, Issue 6, Pages 818-824 (June 1990) DOI: 10.1016/0741-5214(90)90079-P Copyright © 1990 Society for Vascular Surgery and International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, North American Chapter Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Site of superficial phlebitis and presence of DVT. BK, Below knee; AK, above knee. The bar with brackets indicates the extent of the clinically detected superficial phlebitis. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1990 11, 818-824DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(90)90079-P) Copyright © 1990 Society for Vascular Surgery and International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, North American Chapter Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Filling defects (arrows) are present in the varicosities of the saphenous vein below the knee. There is also extensive nonfilling of the deep venous system. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1990 11, 818-824DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(90)90079-P) Copyright © 1990 Society for Vascular Surgery and International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, North American Chapter Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 A large clot (arrows) is present in the superficial femoral vein of the same patient pictured in Fig. 1. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1990 11, 818-824DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(90)90079-P) Copyright © 1990 Society for Vascular Surgery and International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, North American Chapter Terms and Conditions
Fig. 4 The longitudinal ultrasound scan shows clot (arrow) extending from the greater saphenous veins (GSV) well into the common femoral vein (CFV) in this patient whose superficial phlebitis extended from the calf to the groin. SFV, Superficial femoral vein. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1990 11, 818-824DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(90)90079-P) Copyright © 1990 Society for Vascular Surgery and International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, North American Chapter Terms and Conditions
Fig. 5 Clots can be seen in the peroneal vein (multiple arrows) and a soleal sinus laterally (single arrow). Journal of Vascular Surgery 1990 11, 818-824DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(90)90079-P) Copyright © 1990 Society for Vascular Surgery and International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, North American Chapter Terms and Conditions