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| Diverticulitis as a cause of septic thrombophlebitis: A literature review |
| Jessica Rose1, Rostam Khoubyari1, James McClenathan1 |
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1University Physicians Hospital at Kino, University of Arizona.
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doi:10.5348/ijcri-2011-12-77-CR-7
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Address correspondence to: Jessica Rose Department of Surgery The University of Arizona, 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Rm. 4334 P.O. Box 245058, Tucson, AZ 85724 Phone: 607-725-4619 Fax: 520-626-2247 Email: jessfrose@gmail.com |
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| Rose J, Khoubyari R, McClenathan J. Diverticulitis as a cause of septic thrombophlebitis: A literature review. International Journal of Case Reports and Images 2012;2(12):28-33. |
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Abstract
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Introduction:
Perforated diverticulitis, with fistula formation between the colon and inferior mesenteric vein, is a cause of portal venous gas. In contrast to more common causes of portal venous air, such as mesenteric ischemia and gangrene, the prognosis is much better for patients with perforated diverticulitis. However, the diagnosis can be difficult to make, given the wide range of nonspecific symptoms. Delays in diagnosis increase the morbidity and mortality rates.
Case Report: In this report, we describe a case of perforated diverticulitis with portal venous gas in a 46-year-old male from our institution, and review the literature on this topic. Conclusion: With modern imaging technology and early diagnosis, septic phlebitis can be managed surgically, with good outcomes. | |
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Key Words:
Diverticulitis, Perforated diverticulitis, Septic phlebitis, Portal venous gas, Portal venous fistula.
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Author Contributions:
Jessica Rose - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published Rostam Khoubyari - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published James McClenathan - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published |
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Guarantor of submission:
The corresponding author is the guarantor of Submission. |
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Source of support:
None |
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Conflict of interest:
The authors declare no conflict of interest. |
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Copyright:
© Jessica Rose et al. 2011; This article is distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any means provided the original authors and original publisher are properly credited. (Please see www.ijcasereportsandimages.com /copyright-policy.php for more information.) et. al. 2011; This article is distributed the terms of Creative Commons attribution 3.0 License which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any means provided the original authors and original publisher are properly credited. (Please see Copyright Policy for more information.) |
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