Difference between revisions of "Phlebitis"
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Latest revision as of 16:35, 17 October 2013
Often accompanied and preceding venous thrombosis. May be due to:
- Non-sterile venae punture.
- Umbilical lesions; omphalophlebitis.
- Bacteraemia.
Most often seen in the venae cava, jugular veins and portal veins.