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A rare case of pylephlebitis after colonic polypectomy
Salik Nazir1, Asad Jehangir1, Anam Siddiqui2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital & Medical Center, West Reading, PA, USA.
Pylephlebitis, a rare and dangerous infection of the portal venous system, can occur after colonoscopy procedures. Early recognition and treatment are crucial for patient survival.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Pylephlebitis, or infective suppurative thrombosis of the portal mesenteric venous system, is a rare but potentially fatal condition.
- It is most commonly linked to intra-abdominal infections such as pancreatitis and diverticulitis.
- However, any pelvic or abdominal infection can precipitate this rare entity.
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