All about Superficial Thrombophlebitis
Written by Dallas Vein Specialists on September 8, 2016
Superficial thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory process of the tissues secondary to clotting (thrombosis) of one or more vein. Both the veins and the surrounding tissues such as skin and fat display signs of inflammation. By definition, superficial thrombophlebitis always involves veins between the skin and the muscle. It usually occurs in the legs but may also occur in the arms....