ยท Briefly describe thrombophlebitis 10/29/2009
Thrombophlebitis, referred to as phlebitis, is the inflammation of a vein. Depending on the location of the lesion, phlebitis can be categorized into superficial phlebitis and deep phlebitis. Its pathological changes include intimal hyperplasia of blood vessels, narrowing of the lumen, and slow blood flow. The surrounding skin may appear congested and red.?nbsp