Superficial Thrombophlebitis in Varicose Veins Caused by Inflight Stockings

Abstract

We report a case of superficial thrombophlebitis following air travel when inflight stockings were worn. Stockings could be an aetiological factor in superficial thrombophlebitis in varicose veins by causing vascular stasis and trauma due to a tourniquet effect at the top of the stockings.