Superficial venous thrombosis
Superficial venous thrombosis is rarely life-threatening. It carries a low risk of pulmonary embolism(1%), with concurrent DVT(~25%).
Superficial venous thrombosis is rarely life-threatening. It carries a low risk of pulmonary embolism(1%), with concurrent DVT(~25%).
A 70 year old man was admitted to hospital with a "viral illness". A peripheral IV cannula was inserted into his right cubital fossa