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Review
. 2006:2006:15614.
doi: 10.1155/IDOG/2006/15614.

Septic pelvic thrombophlebitis: diagnosis and management

Javier Garcia  1 , Ramzi Aboujaoude, Joseph Apuzzio, Jesus R Alvarez
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Review

Septic pelvic thrombophlebitis: diagnosis and management

Javier Garcia et al. Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol. 2006.

Abstract

Septic pelvic thrombophlebitis (SPT) was initially diagnosed and described in the late 1800's. The entity had a high incidence and mortality during this period of time, and a surgical therapeutic approach was the treatment of choice. Since then, the diagnosis, incidence, and management of the entity evolved. This evolution followed the development of newer diagnostic tools such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and a better understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease. The treatment of SPT has had significant changes as well, from a surgical approach at the end of the 19th century to a medical approach after the 1960's. By using an adequate broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy, mortality has decreased. However, controversy in the management of this entity remains even till today.

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