Pileflebitis secundaria a diverticulitis aguda: importancia del diagnóstico precoz.

  1. Alicia Martín Lagos Maldonado
  2. T Gallart Aragón
  3. J Gómez Sánchez 1
  1. 1 Hospital Universitario San Cecilio. Granada.
Journal:
Revista andaluza de patología digestiva

ISSN: 1988-317X

Year of publication: 2019

Issue Title: Mayo- Junio

Volume: 42

Issue: 3

Pages: 99-100

Type: Article

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Abstract

Pylephlebitis is a rare but severe entity, associated with high morbidity and mortality. Its main causes are intra-abdominal infections, and of these, acute diverticulitis. Early diagnosis is essential to avoid the development of complications such as intra-abdominal sepsis or intestinal infarction