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Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is a severe form of DVT where all veins of one extremity is obstructed, leading to necrosis. It’s an emergency with high mortality, which causes severe swelling, pain, cyanosis, and pulselessness. It requires emergency thrombectomy surgery to prevent shock, gangrene, and limb loss. | Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is a severe form of DVT where all veins of one extremity is obstructed, leading to necrosis. It’s an emergency with high mortality, which causes severe swelling, pain, cyanosis, and pulselessness. It requires emergency thrombectomy surgery to prevent shock, gangrene, and limb loss. | ||
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