A rare case of pylephlebitis after colonic polypectomy

• Main Authors: Salik Nazir (Author), Asad Jehangir (Author), Anam Siddiqui (Author), Niranjan Tachamo (Author), Saroj Lohani (Author), Eugene York (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Pylephlebitis or infective suppurative thrombosis of the portal mesenteric venous system is an uncommon condition that can potentially be deadly if not recognized and treated early. Although most commonly associated with pancreatitis and diverticulitis, any intra-abdominal or pelvic infection occurr...