Tromboflebite superficial: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

Superficial thrombophlebitis (ST), also referred to as superficial venous thrombosis (SVT), is a pathology that affects the superficial veins when a thrombus is present in them. This disease is accompanied by inflammatory reactions of varying degrees in the wall and surrounding tissues. The development of the disease tends to be favorable in most cases, but in contrast, the literature brings studies informing that ST can evolve to a picture of malignancy, involving cases of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and / or pulmonary embolism (PE) . Therefore, the objective of this research was the bibliographic search for information covering ST, from its incidence to the prognosis. Intending, to raise its notoriety and identify if there is really a degree of maleficence, to obtain an adequate diagnosis. Through bibliographic databases, articles were chosen and books with thematic affinity and through them it was concluded that ST has different forms of origins, but is mainly caused by intravenous therapies. It was also found that, in fact, thromboembolic complications can be caused by the aforementioned disorder, making dopplermetry essential for an effective diagnosis, so ST should not be considered a harmless pathology.