Superficial vein thrombophlebitis as a marker of hypercoagulability

Superficial thrombophlebitis (SVT)is a common disorder with potential morbidity from recurrence and pulmonary embolism (PE), but it has received little attention in the literature. The availability of reliable duplex ultrasonography of the deep and superficial venous systems has made routine determination of the location and incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in association with SVT practical.