A Case of Pylephlebitis with Pseudomonas aeruginosa Sepsis and Liver Abscess Secondary to Diverticulitis

A Case of Pylephlebitis with Pseudomonas aeruginosa Sepsis and Liver Abscess Secondary to Diverticulitis

Pylephlebitis, or suppurative thrombophlebitis of the portal venous system, is a rare condition occurring secondary to abdominal infections such as diverticulitis. Pylephlebitis can be diagnosed via ultrasonography or CT scan, and is characterized by the presence of a thrombus in the portal vein and...

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Main Authors: Yoon Gwon Mun, Seong Wan Son, Minah Kim, Insoo Kim, Yong Hee Kim, Il Soon Jung, Byeong Seong Ko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jin Publishing & Printing Co. 2016-06-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Thrombophlebitis
Diverticulitis
Sepsis
Liver abscess
Online Access:http://www.kjg.or.kr/journal/view.html?doi=10.4166/kjg.2016.67.6.327

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