Chapter 58 Thrombophlebitis
INTRODUCTION
ETIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS
DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH
Workup and Evaluation
MANAGEMENT AND THERAPY
Nonpharmacologic
Drug(s) of Choice
FOLLOW-UP
MISCELLANEOUS
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