PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
ED - BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
TI  - Management of superficial venous thrombosis of the leg
AID  - 10.1136/dtb.2017.6.0490
DP  - 2017 Jun 01
TA  - Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin
PG  - 66--69
VI  - 55
IP  - 6
4099  - http://dtb.bmj.com/content/55/6/66.short
4100  - http://dtb.bmj.com/content/55/6/66.full
SO  - Drug Ther Bull2017 Jun 01; 55
AB  - Although for many people superficial venous thrombosis of the leg is a benign self-limiting condition, for others it is a potentially serious problem associated with an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.1–4 Here, we consider some of the challenges associated with managing superficial venous thrombosis and review the evidence for non-surgical treatment options.