Viera Štvrtinová
This article deals with classification, diagnostics and treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis. Superficial thrombophlebitis (ST) is a common disease, usually considered banal. However, the practice of systemic duplex ultrasonography has revealed a large number of deep-vein thromboses concomitant with ST. Systematic duplex ultrasonography investigation has been proposed in the initial management of ST, to detect the presence of any underlying deep vein thrombosis. In contrast with extensive information on the management of deep vein thrombosis, little is known about the most appropriate treatment of the ST. Because ST may extend into the deep venous system and potentially engender pulmonary embolism, treatment with lowmolecular- weight-heparins might be the best choice.