Septic thrombophlebitis of the porto-mesenteric veins as a complication of acute appendicitis

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 28, 2008; 14(28): 4580-4582
Published online Jul 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.4580

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Figure 1 CT scan showing total occlusion of the portal vein with a thrombus (arrow) extending to the superior mesenteric vein.

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Figure 2 Clinical progress and treatment course of the patient. ICU: Intensive care unit; NPO: Non per os; TPN: Total parenteral nutrition; HD: Hospital day; L.M.W. heparin SC: Low molecular weight heparin subcutaneous injection.

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Figure 3 Arrow indicates the cavernous transformation of the portal vein on follow-up CT scan.

Citation: Chang YS, Min SY, Joo SH, Lee SH. Septic thrombophlebitis of the porto-mesenteric veins as a complication of acute appendicitis. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14(28): 4580-4582
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.14.4580