A 64-year-old female asked:
hi i would like to know how can be removed an external jugular vein trombosis.
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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered
32 years experience Family Medicine
Usually not removed: Superficial vein thromboses are usually not removed. The body will reabsorbed this thrombosed vein in time. If it is something that you feel needs to be done for cosmetic reasons then you can consult a plastic surgeon about this.
Answered on May 4, 2015
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