Diverticular Pylephlebitis and Polymicrobial Septicemia. (9th January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ram, Pradhum; Lapumnuaypol, Kamolyut; Punjabi, Chitra
• Other Names: Bush Larry M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in infectious diseases. Volume 2017(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-01-09
• Subjects: Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases; Infectious Disease Medicine; Communicable diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1155/2017/6819474
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6625

Abstract

Abstract : Diverticulitis primarily affects the sigmoid colon and is often complicated by intra-abdominal abscesses and fistulas. Rarely, however, mesenteric venous thrombosis has been known to occur. Optimal management is still unclear. We report the first case of polymicrobial sepsis resulting from diverticular pylephlebitis, managed successfully with bowel rest, antibiotics, and anticoagulation.