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The role of thrombolytic therapy in the management of phlegmasia caerulea dolens

British Journal of Surgery, Volume 66, No. 6, Year 1979

Two cases of phlegmasia caerulea dolens with peripheral venous gangrene treated with streptokinase are presented. Both patients had excellent results, beyond expectation. The literature is reviewed and the symptomatology, aetiology, pathogenesis and current thoughts on treatment are discussed. Copyright © 1979 British Journal of Surgery Society Ltd.

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