Interventional Mechanical Thrombectomy for Limb Salvage in Rapidly Progressive Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Johan Filo, M. E. Stern, Malte Kelm, Lucas Busch, Patricia Wischmann
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.73251
Cited by: 1
References: 10

Abstract

Mechanical thrombectomy can provide rapid, fibrinolysis-free restoration of venous flow in phlegmasia cerulea dolens. This case highlights an unusually severe course with extensive iliofemorocaval thrombosis, rhabdomyolysis, MRI-confirmed muscle necrosis, and arterial hypoperfusion despite anticoagulation, in which urgent intervention achieved limb salvage.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gout Hyperuricemia Uric Acid Aortic Thrombus and Embolism Peripheral Artery Disease Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
14
Issue
8
Pages
e73251–e73251
Publication date
1 August 2026
Language
EN