Superficial venous thrombosis

Management

• Unclear
• Often have concomitant DVT or PE
• ACCP guidelines suggest supportive care with anticoagulation if
• Close proximity to deep venous system
• Involvement above knee
• Severe symptoms
• Other risk factors
  • Active cancer
  • Immobility
  • History of VTE
  • Absence of varicose veins
  • Male gender
• Treat with prophylactic-dose LMWH or fondaparinux for 45 days/6 weeks
  • Based on CALISTO trial