Pylephlebitis: An uncommon complication of sigmoid diverticulitis.
Am J Emerg Med
; 66: 174.e3-174.e5, 2023 04.
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ABSTRACT
Pylephlebitis is defined as a septic thrombophlebitis of the portal vein, usually secondary to infection in regions contiguous to or drained by the portal system. Although extremely uncommon in the modern era, pylephlebitis still carries an appreciable risk of severe morbidity and mortality, if unrecognized and left untreated. Herein we report the case of severe pylephlebitis in a patient with acute sigmoid diverticulitis. Although highly elusive, prompt diagnosis is crucial to ensure appropriate management and limit associated morbidity.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Thrombophlebitis
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Diverticulitis
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Liver Diseases
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Emerg Med
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article