OncoSnacks 10: Thrombophlebitis and Superficial Venous Thrombosis

On this, the tenth episode of OncoSnacks, Josh and Michael discuss the management of a common but no less important problem: superficial venous thrombosis and thrombophlebitis. While for the majority of cases the treatment is purely symptomatic, in a small minority of cases superficial venous thromboses can be a precursor of more serious thromboembolic events. This broad range of possible outcomes makes the management and risk stratification of apparently minor thromboses all the more important, particularly in the oncology patient population. Listen on as Josh and Michael aim to shed some light in this dark topic.

Useful Links:

BMJ Guidelines on Management of Superficial Thrombophlebitis: ttps://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/335

Scott, Mahdi, Alikhan (BMJ Haem): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/bjh.13255 

Evidence-Based Medicine Guidelines on Management of Superficial Thrombophlebitis: https://www.ebm-guidelines.com/ebmg/ltk.free?p_artikkeli=ebm00920#:~:text=The%20recommended%20treatment%20