A Case of Pylephlebitis of the Inferior Mesenteric Vein and Portal Vein
Intestinal Research
; : 105-109, 2009.
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in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-132460
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ABSTRACT
Pylephlebitis is defined as septic thrombophlebitis of the portal vein or one of its tributaries. Pylephlebitis is an uncommon and often fatal complication of intra-abdominal infections, such as diverticulitis and appendicitis. The most common bacteria isolated from patients with pylephlebitis are Escherichia coli and Bacteroides fragilis. The overall mortality rate is 32%. We describe a case of septic thrombophlebitis of the main portal vein and inferior mesenteric vein successfully treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics and anticoagulants. The early diagnosis and treatment with the timely administration of antibiotics is most important for pylephlebitis.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.4: Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
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Neglected Diseases
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Zoonoses
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Appendicitis
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Portal Vein
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Thrombophlebitis
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Bacteria
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Bacteroides fragilis
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Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis
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Early Diagnosis
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Diverticulitis
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Escherichia coli
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Intraabdominal Infections
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Intestinal Research
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article