[Effect of topical and oral diclofenac on superficial thrombophlebitis caused by intravenous infusion].

Background: Until present time, suggested treatments for superficial thrombophlebitis induced by intravenous infusion (TFSI), are of uncertain effectiveness and most of them or empirical and not fully researched. The aim of this report is to study the effectiveness and safety of the topical and oral administration of diclofenac in the treatment of TFSI.

Patients And Methods: In this prospective study 120 patients both female and male were included.