Pylephlebitis and Right-Sided Endocarditis: A Rare Complication of an Intra-abdominal Infection. [PDF]
CureusRight-sided infective endocarditis is less common than left-sided endocarditis and can be a difficult clinical diagnosis. The presence of intracardiac devices is a major risk factor.
Sprenghers L, Van Overbeke L, Libeer C.
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An unusual complication of acute appendicitis: isolated superior mesenteric venous pylephlebitis. [PDF]
BJR Case Rep, 2023 Septic thrombophlebitis of the portal vein or one of its tributaries is referred to as pylephlebitis. It is unusual to have superior mesenteric venous thrombophlebitis.
Bellamlih H +7 more
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A case of pylephlebitis complicating an acute appendicitis: Uncommon cholangitis-like situation. [PDF]
Int J Surg Case Rep, 2022 Appendicitis; Cholangitis presentation; PhylephlebitisApendicitis; Presentación de colangitis; PileflebitisApendicitis; Presentació de colangitis; PileflebitisIntroduction Pylephlebitis represents an uncommon but serious condition with significant ...
Dalmau M +5 more
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Diverticulitis complicated by pylephlebitis: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2011 Introduction Pylephlebitis is defined as septic thrombophlebitis of the portal venous system, usually secondary to infection or inflammation in the abdomen.
Gajendran Mahesh +2 more
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A case of multidrug-resistant intractable pylephlebitis and intra-abdominal abscess due to perforated appendicitis successfully treated with open abdominal management. [PDF]
Surg Case RepPylephlebitis, a rare and lethal form of portal venous septic thrombophlebitis, often arises from infections in regions drained by the portal vein. Herein, we report a case of peritonitis with portal vein thrombosis due to acute severe appendicitis ...
Norimatsu Y +7 more
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Septic Pylephlebitis in the Setting of COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report. [PDF]
CureusPortal vein thrombophlebitis is a rare complication that can occur in various hypercoagulable states, including COVID-19. We are presenting a 74-year-old female with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and lymphoma who contracted the COVID-19 infection ...
Khan A +4 more
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Pylephlebitis secondary to a gangrenous appendicitis a forgotten complication: a case report and review of the literature [PDF]
International Journal of Research in Medical SciencesPylephlebitis is an uncommon condition which can complicate intrabdominal sepsis of any etiology. A 22-year-old male with 2 weeks of epigastric and right upper quadrant pain with associated fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, hyperbilirubinemia and ...
Medellin, Rito J., Silva, Jesus A.
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Diverticulitis-associated pylephlebitis of the inferior mesenteric vein: successful conservative management of a rare complication of a common acute surgical diagnosis. [PDF]
J Surg Case RepPylephlebitis of the inferior mesenteric vein is an uncommon complication of sigmoid diverticulitis. A 46-year-old man presented with abdominal pain and features of sepsis.
Moran ER, Menezes G.
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Portal-Mesenteric Suppurative Emphysematous Pylephlebitis: A Case Report. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 Suppurative thrombophlebitis of the portal-mesenteric venous system occurring in the setting of abdominal inflammatory and infectious processes is a serious condition that can lead to septic shock, bowel ischemia, hepatic abscess, and death if ...
Cheikh Youssef R +4 more
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Pylephlebitis Complicated by Hepatic Abscesses due to Fusobacterium Nucleatum: A Case of Lemierre's Syndrome Variant and Literature Review. [PDF]
ACG Case Rep J, 2023 In gastrointestinal-variant Lemierre syndrome, Fusobacterium nucleatum can cause pylephlebitis and liver abscesses. We report a 62-year-old woman presenting with abdominal pain and altered mental status.
Jaber F +7 more
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