Septic thrombophlebitis

Septic thrombophlebitis is a cutaneous condition that results in tender, swollen extremities with or without erythema.[1]

Septic pelvic thrombophlebitis can be a puerperal complication.[2]

Treatment may involve heparin.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. pp. 1380, 1383. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
  2. ↑ Garcia J, Aboujaoude R, Apuzzio J, Alvarez JR (2006). "Septic pelvic thrombophlebitis: diagnosis and management". Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol 2006: 15614. doi:10.1155/IDOG/2006/15614. PMC 1581461. PMID 17485796.
  3. ↑ "Thrombophlebitis, Septic: eMedicine Emergency Medicine". Retrieved 2010-03-28.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Saturday, April 30, 2011. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.