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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2005; 11(4): 614-615
Published online Jan 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i4.614
Published online Jan 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i4.614
Unrecognized pylephlebitis causing life-threatening septic shock: A case report
Matthew Wireko, Philip A Berry, John Brennan, Rakesh Aga, Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME4 6TW, United Kingdom
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Dr. Philip A Berry, Flat 2, 10 Carmalt Gardens, Putney, London, SW15 6NE, United Kingdom. philaberry@hotmail.com
Telephone: +44-208-7882168
Received: March 31, 2004
Revised: April 3, 2004
Accepted: June 29, 2004
Published online: January 28, 2005
Revised: April 3, 2004
Accepted: June 29, 2004
Published online: January 28, 2005
Abstract
A man who developed profound septic shock was treated for Escherichia coli sepsis of unknown origin. Following stabilisation, a diagnosis of pylephlebitis (infection and thrombosis in the portal vein) was made at computed tomography. A review of the condition, its primary causes, typical features, investigation and management was presented.
Keywords: Pylephlebitis; Septic shock