The most common cause of superficial thrombophlebitis is:
SUPERFICIAL THROMBOPHLEBITIS This is a superficial venous thrombosis, most commonly caused by infusions of IV fluids Causes of Superficial Thrombophlebitis Venepuncture and IV infusion (MC) Trauma (especially to varicose veins) Buerger's disease Malignancy (Pancreas)
Venous Disorders
Intravenous catheters/infusion
DVT
Varicose veins
Trauma
Intravenous catheters/infusion