Early ultrasonographic finding of septic thrombophlebitis is the main indicator of central venous catheter removal to reduce infection-related mortality in neutropenic patients with bloodstream infection. [PDF]
, 2012 BACKGROUND: Septic thrombophlebitis increases patient morbidity and mortality following metastatic infections, pulmonary emboli, and/or septic shock. Central venous catheter (CVC) removal for occult septic thrombophlebitis challenges current strategy in ...
CATANIA, MARIA ROSARIA +6 more
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Severe Necrotizing Community-Acquired Pneumonia and Bilateral Empyema in an Immunocompetent Patient due to <i>Fusobacterium necrophorum</i>. [PDF]
Case Rep PulmonolNecrotizing pneumonia and empyema caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum are uncommon. The classical presentation of Lemierre′s syndrome, characterized by pharyngotonsillitis and internal jugular vein thrombosis, is not always observed, and incomplete and atypical variants can cause diagnostic uncertainty and delay in treatment.
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Cartilaginous metaplasia of varicose veins: a case report [PDF]
, 2013 Cartilaginous metaplasia of superficial veins was found in a 64-year-old woman who underwent surgery for varicose veins. At operation, some varicose veins of the medial thigh were semi-rigid and fibroelastic to the touch. Histology revealed that half the
CAGGIATI, Alberto, FRANCESCHINI, MARCO
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Postpartum septic pelvic thrombophlebitis after caesarean delivery: a case report
Case Reports in Women's Health, 2018 Septic pelvic thrombophlebitis is a rare puerperal complication. It is an important differential diagnosis of postpartum fever and abdominal pain and although the condition is well known its diagnosis can be challenging. We report a case of a 41-year-old
Margarida da Silva Cunha +3 more
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British Journal of Anaesthesia, 1985 Infusion thrombophlebitis is a common complication of i.v. infusions. Many factors appear to be involved in its aetiology, of which the duration of infusion, the drugs infused and the solution(s) infused are the most important. Effective prophylaxis should be based on an understanding of the possible pathophysiology.
G B, Lewis, J F, Hecker
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COVID-19 Era: Mondor’s disease and Rembrandt. What ties?
Veins and Lymphatics, 2020 The recent and increased number of scientific reports on venous thrombosis and venous thromboembolism induced by corona- virus, suggests to improve our level of attention because thrombophlebitis could be a clinical manifestation of COVID-19.
Giovanni B. Agus
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A Study of Morbidity and Cost of Peripheral Venous Cannulation in Neonates Admitted to Paediatric Surgical Intensive Care Unit [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017 Introduction: Peripheral venous access in sick neonates is indicated for administration of fluids, drugs or nutrients. Aim: We conducted an audit of peripheral venous access in neonates admitted to paediatric surgical intensive care unit to study the
Sushama Raghunath Tandale +4 more
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A challenging case of cutaneous leishmaniasis with thrombophlebitic complication
JEADV Clinical Practice, 2023 We report a case of cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania guyanensis with sporotrichoid lymphocutaneous dissemination of the parasite and thrombophlebitic complication in a 32‐year‐old man who had recently travelled to French Guiana. After initial
Antoine Willemart +4 more
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Pulmonary thromboembolism due to superficial venous thrombophlebitis in upper limbs after cosmetic breast plastic surgery: report of 3 cases [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2021 Superficial thrombosis and thrombophlebitis of the upper limbs are frequent and often underestimated diseases. We report three patients in the postoperative cosmetic breast plastic surgery period who presented thrombophlebitis in the upper limbs and who ...
Márcia Balbina Lorenzo Hoyos
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Thermography as an early predictive measurement for evaluating epidural and femoral–sciatic block success in dogs [PDF]
, 2017 Objective: To evaluate skin temperature increase as an early predictive measure for evaluating epidural and femoral-sciatic block success in dogs.Study design Prospective clinical trial.Animals: A total of 29 dogs undergoing orthopaedic surgery on one ...
Blissitt, Karen J. +4 more
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