Decoding pylephlebitis: Tracing the path of infected thrombosis and liver abscesses

Pylephlebitis, a septic thrombophlebitis of the portal vein, is an uncommon but serious complication following an abdominal site of infection, most frequently diverticulitis or appendicitis. It has a high mortality rate, yet it commonly presents with unspecific abdominal complaints and fever, making...

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Published in:	Radiology Case Reports
Main Authors:	Philip V.M. Linsen, MD, Verena J.M.M. Schrier, MD, PhD
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2023-11-01
Subjects:	Diverticulitis Pylephlebitis Inferior mesenteric vein Portal thrombosis Hepatic abscess
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043323005691