Phlegmasia cerulea dolens - an uncommon but alarming manifestation of deep vein thrombosis - Nickler, M.; Haubitz, S.; Mendez, A.; Gissler, M.; Stierli, P.; Kieback, A. (Vasa, 2020)
In phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD), immediate diagnosis and prompt treatment is crucial for limb salvage. Aggressive treatment options including venous intervention, thrombolysis and/or surgical thrombectomy should be considered. Due to the lack of data, the most appropriate intervention depends upon etiology of PCD, clinical presentation and patient's bleeding risk.
Keywords: journalArticle; *Venous Thrombosis; Humans; May-Thurner syndrome; Phlegmasia cerulea dolens; Thrombectomy; Vascular Surgical Procedures; activated protein C resistance; limb ischemia; thrombolysis