[Indications and technics of the surgical treatment in iliaco-femoral thrombophlebitis in the acute phase]. / Indicazioni e tecnica nella terapia chirurgica delle flebotrombosi iliaco-femorali in fase acuta

A personal technique employed in the successful resolution of a case of iliacofemoral phlebothrombosis is described. Attention is drawn to the indications for this type of operation. The technique is not traumatic and can be easily performed, particularly with the aid of a Fogarty catheter. The results obtainable as far as the prevention of lung embolism and postphlebitic syndromes are concerned are also described.