Three Surgical Cases of Ascending Thrombophlebitis in the Great or Small Saphenous Vein

Abstract

Three cases of ascending thrombophlebitis in the great or small saphenous vein were treated with high saphenous ligation. They were a 65-year-old man, 67-year-old woman and 74-year-old man. Superficial venous thrombophlebitis is relatively common disorder, and it is generally viewed as a benign and self-limiting disorder. But ascending thrombophlebitis will often develop into deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Therefore ascending thrombophlebitis in the saphenous vein should be treated carefully with an emergency operation or anticoagulation.