Pelvic Septic Trombophlebitis After Hysterectomy: A Case Report
HA Tanriverdi, Volkan Akbulut, A Barut
article (Uluslararası, Hakemli) | Yazar(lar): HA Tanriverdi, Volkan Akbulut, A Barut | Yıl: 2005 — Özet: A case of pelvic septic trombophlebitis, which is a rare complication of gynecologic surgery is presented. In the diagnosis of this clinical entity ultrasonography, computed tomography or magnetic resonance is helpf
A case of pelvic septic trombophlebitis, which is a rare complication of gynecologic surgery is presented. In the diagnosis of this clinical entity ultrasonography, computed tomography or magnetic resonance is helpful, but mostly diagnostic laparoscopy must be performed to make a definite diagnosis. In the treatment, antibiotics combined with low molecular weight heparins are the first choice.
In this case report the diagnosis and clinical management of a rare postoperative complication; pelvic septic trombophlebitis is being discussed.