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Portal pyaemia secondary to colonic perforation.

Authors :
Wong CS
Cho G
Godfrey EM
Harper S
Source :
BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2019 Apr 15; Vol. 12 (4). Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Apr 15.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Portal pyaemia or pylephlebitis is a form of septic (often suppurative) thrombophlebitis of the portal venous system. It may develop as a complication of intra-abdominal sepsis, such as diverticulitis or appendicitis. Patients typically present with a high fever that is sometimes accompanied by jaundice. We report a case of portal pyaemia associated with multiple liver abscesses and discuss the medical and surgical management of this condition.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1757-790X
Volume :
12
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
BMJ case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30992283
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2018-228400