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Septic deep vein thrombosis.

A K Ang, O W Brown

    Journal of Vascular Surgery
    |December 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Septic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) treatment is debated. This study found anticoagulation and antibiotics effectively treated DVT, making venous thrombectomy unnecessary for resolving sepsis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Hematology

    Background:

    • Septic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) treatment remains controversial, with some advocating for venous thrombectomy to manage sepsis.
    • Venous excision carries significant risks, including limb-threatening complications.

    Observation:

    • A review of seven patients with septic DVT, confirmed by phlebography/noninvasive studies and positive blood cultures.
    • Patients were treated with anticoagulation and intravenous antibiotics; one required surgical exploration for a groin abscess.

    Findings:

    • All patients achieved clinical improvement, indicated by resolution of fever and normalization of white blood cell counts within 3 to 18 days.
    • No instances of recurrent sepsis were observed during the study period.

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    Implications:

    • Antibiotic therapy combined with anticoagulation appears sufficient for treating septic DVT.
    • These findings suggest that venous thrombectomy may not be necessary for septic DVT, potentially avoiding associated surgical risks.