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ArticleCureus2026

Successful Treatment of Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens by Surgical Thrombectomy: A Case Report.

Tomofumi Fukuda, Kosuke Saku, Koki Nakamura, Eiji Nakamura, Satoru Tobinaga

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Tomofumi FukudaCardiovascular Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, Kurume, JPN.
Kosuke SakuCardiovascular Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, Kurume, JPN.
Koki NakamuraCardiovascular Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, Kurume, JPN.
Eiji NakamuraCardiovascular Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, Kurume, JPN.
Satoru TobinagaCardiovascular Surgery, St. Mary's Hospital, Kurume, JPN.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) is a rare, life-threatening manifestation of deep vein thrombosis that can clinically resemble acute arterial occlusion. Accurate differentiation is essential for appropriate management. Delayed-phase contrast-enhanced computed tomography is particularly valuable in distinguishing between these two conditions. Here, we report the case of an 86-year-old man who presented with suspected acute limb ischemia, subsequently diagnosed with PCD by contrast-enhanced computed tomography. The patient was successfully treated with emergency surgical venous thrombectomy, followed by postoperative anticoagulant therapy.

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acute limb ischemiacyanosisdeep vein thrombosisphlegmasia cerulea dolensthrombectomy

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PMID41664795
PMCPMC12883001

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