Pylephlebitis: An Uncommon Complication of Intra-Abdominal Infection [PDF]
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2011 We herein present a case of pylephlebitis, which is an infective suppurative thrombosis of the portal vein. Pylephlebitis is an uncommon complication of intra-abdominal infections and carries with it significant morbidity and mortality. [West J Emerg Med.
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Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine, 2020 Pylephlebitis is a condition in which there is septic thrombophlebitis of the portal-mesenteric venous system. It is a rare condition that usually arises as a complication of an intra-abdominal infection or inflammation.
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Septic Thrombophlebitis in the Portal Veins: A Case of Pylephlebitis Linked to Colo-Venous Fistula and Diverticulitis. [PDF]
Am J Case RepPatient: Male, 43-year-old Final Diagnosis: Colo venous fistula • diverticulitis • pylephlebitis Symptoms: Abdominal pain • fever • syncope • tachycardia Clinical Procedure: — Specialty: Surgery Objective: Rare disease Background: Pylephlebitis is a ...
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Pylephlebitis Caused by Bacillus subtilis and Fusobacterium nucleatum. [PDF]
Intern Med, 2023 A 90-year-old man presented with a 3-day history of general malaise. He was febrile (39.3°C) but the initial evaluation did not reveal the cause of the fever. After admission, Bacillus subtilis and Fusobacterium nucleatum were grown from multiple sets of
Ochi T, Oh K, Konishi H.
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A Case of Pylephlebitis Without Intra-abdominal Infection Secondary to Pneumonia Caused by Hypermucoviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae. [PDF]
CureusPylephlebitis is an infective, suppurative thrombosis of the portal vein that is often a complication of intra-abdominal infections. Herein, we report a rare case of hypermucoviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae pneumonia complicated by pylephlebitis.
Yamamoto K, Hasegawa I, Suga Y, Kano Y.
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Pylephlebitis Complicated by Bacteremia: A Rare Complication Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 Pylephlebitis is a rare but serious condition caused by intra-abdominal or pelvic infections that can lead to septic thrombophlebitis of the portal veins.
Noor J, Chaudhry A, Batool S.
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Hepatic Vein Pylephlebitis as a Cause of Bilateral Pyopneumothorax. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 Pylephlebitis is a rare complication of intra-abdominal infections and has a significant mortality rate, necessitating early recognition for optimal treatment.
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Pylephlebitis Secondary to Diverticulitis Diagnosed by Abdominal Ultrasound and Computed Tomography. [PDF]
CureusPylephlebitis is a rare infection, characterized by non-specific symptoms such as abdominal pain, that often leads to delayed diagnosis, yet it is a severe infection with a high mortality rate.
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Pylephlebitis-induced acute liver failure: A case report and review of literature. [PDF]
World J HepatolBACKGROUND Pylephlebitis is an extremely rare form of septic thrombophlebitis involving the portal vein, carrying high rates of morbidity and mortality. CASE SUMMARY We present a case of a 42-year-old male with no past medical history who presented with ...
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Vermiform appendix torsion complicated by postoperative venous pylephlebitis: a case report and review of literature. [PDF]
J Surg Case Rep, 2023 Vermiform appendix torsion is a rare condition that mimics acute appendicitis and is diagnosed during surgery. On the other hand, pylephlebitis (or septic thrombophlebitis) is a complication that occurs due to occlusive thrombosis of mesenteric venous ...
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