Postthrombotic Syndrome: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by postthrombotic syndrome:

Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99).

  • Ulcus cruris venosum (“open leg“) or scar as a secondary condition.

Cardiovascular system (I00-I99)

  • Pulmonary embolism – partial (partial) or complete obstruction of a pulmonary artery, mainly due to pelvic-leg thrombosis (about 90% of cases).

Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).

  • Erysipelas (erysipelas)

Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).

  • Restriction of the mobility of the ankle joint.