[Approach of the general practitioner to deep phlebitides of the leg]

Abstract

The author recalls that it is not only difficult but often impossible to diagnose venous thrombosis and to establish the frequency with which pulmonary embolisms are not recognized. He also deals thoroughly with the subject of anticoagulant therapy. He does not consider age to be a contraindication but does regard lesions that bleed as such. However, lack of discipline on the part of the patient and his family constitutes a real contraindication of a psychological type, in certain cases. The author considers that the association of anticoagulants and anti-inflammatory drugs is dangerous.