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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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 ...
Nyssen M +3 more
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Pylephlebitis secondary to inflammatory colitis: A case report [PDF]
Radiology Case Reports, 2023 Pylephlebitis is a thrombotic occlusion of the portal vein or its branches secondary to infection in regions that drain to the portal venous system. Clinical presentation is often atypical, and patients may initially present with non-specific abdominal ...
Ibrahima Faye, PhD +7 more
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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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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.
Schwartz B +3 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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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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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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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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Jejunal Diverticulosis Probably Leading to Pylephlebitis of the Superior Mesenteric Vein
Case Reports in Surgery, 2020 Thrombophlebitis of the portal vein (pylephlebitis) is a rare but serious condition with a high mortality rate of 11-50%. A 56-year-old male patient presented with a two-day history of postprandial, colic-like epigastric pain, nausea, fever, chills, and ...
Julia Bockmeyer +5 more
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