what is thrombosis phlebitis
Phlebitis means inflammation of a vein. Thrombophlebitis refers to a blood clot causing the inflammation. Phlebitis can be superficial, in the skin, or deep, in the tissues beneath the skin.Superficial phlebitis is phlebitis that is in a superficial vein under the surface of the skin.Deep vein thrombophlebitis refers to a blood clot causing phlebitis in the deeper veins.Deep vein thrombophlebitis is also referred to as deep venous thrombophlebitis, deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The presence of superficial phlebitis does not necessary suggest an underlying DVT.uperficial phlebitis is phlebitis that is in a superficial vein under the surface of the skin. Deep vein thrombophlebitis refers to a blood clot causing phlebitis in the deeper veins.