Pulmonary embolism caused by postpartum ovarian vein thrombophlebitis after vaginal delivery: Case report and brief review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1002/jcu.22814
Abstract: Puerperal ovarian vein thrombophlebitis is a rare pathology. We present the case of a 23‐year‐old female who presented with fever and cough that occurred after vaginal delivery and persisted after several courses of antibiotics between… read more here.
Keywords: vein thrombophlebitis; vaginal delivery; vein; pulmonary embolism ... See more keywords
Postpartum ovarian vein thrombophlebitis presenting as vaginal bleeding
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024632
Abstract: Abstract Rationale: Postpartum ovarian vein thrombophlebitis (POVT) is a rare condition, and it can lead to severe complications and mortality. Here we report a patient who presented with vaginal bleeding and the diagnosis of POVT… read more here.
Keywords: ovarian vein; vaginal bleeding; postpartum ovarian; vein thrombophlebitis ... See more keywords
Cannula provoked upper extremity superficial vein thrombophlebitis: are we overtreating?
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.15951
Abstract: Cannula provoked upper extremity superficial vein thrombophlebitis (UESVT) is common. Retrospective audit of 93 consecutive patients, 51% male, median age 57 years (range 20–91), with symptomatic UESVT revealed varied management including symptomatic management (37%), prophylactic (37%)… read more here.
Keywords: provoked upper; superficial vein; cannula provoked; vein thrombophlebitis ... See more keywords