Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following is a frequent complication of thrombophlebitis of the lower leg veins?
  1. CHF
  2. Pulmonary embolism
  3. Foot gangrene
  4. Leg edema
Explanation
Answer − B − The frequent complication of thrombophlebitis of the lower leg veins is pulmonary embolism. Most pulmonary emboli originate in deep veins and the risk of embolism can be reduced by anticoagulant treatment.
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