Overview
Septic thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory and thrombotic process involving veins, often secondary to local or systemic infection, with significant potential for systemic complications such as septic emboli 11528.Diagnosis
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Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology 2014. link 17 Majoy SB, Sharp CR, Dickinson AE, Cunningham SM. Septic pericarditis in a cat with pyometra. Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001) 2013. link 18 Wu AY, Tseng HK, Su J, Liu CP. Lemierre's syndrome in a patient with habitual toothpick usage. Journal of microbiology, immunology, and infection = Wei mian yu gan ran za zhi 2013. link 19 Davies O, Than M. Lemierre's syndrome: diagnosis in the emergency department. Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA 2012. link 20 Belleflamme M, Penaloza A, Thoma M, Hainaut P, Thys F. Mondor disease: a case report in ED. The American journal of emergency medicine 2012. link 21 Wilmanns C, Casey A, Schinzel H, Walter PK. Superficial thrombophlebitis in varicose vein disease: the particular role of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. Phlebology 2011. link 22 Mowry JL, Hartman LS. Intravascular thrombophlebitis related to the peripheral infusion of amiodarone and vancomycin. Western journal of nursing research 2011. link 23 Nakayama M, Tabuchi K, Nomura M, Murashita H, Komeno M, Yamaguchi T et al.. Thrombophlebitis of the head and neck: report of two cases. Auris, nasus, larynx 2010. link 24 Arun Babu T, Sharmila V. Prophylactic topical heparin can prevent or postpone intravenous cannula induced superficial thrombophlebitis. Medical hypotheses 2010. link 25 Bentley TP, Brennan DF. Lemierre's syndrome: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) finds a new home. The Journal of emergency medicine 2009. link 26 Lee JT, Kalani MA. Treating superficial venous thrombophlebitis. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN 2008. link 27 Blättler W, Schwarzenbach B, Largiadèr J. Superficial vein thrombophlebitis--serious concern or much ado about little?. VASA. Zeitschrift fur Gefasskrankheiten 2008. link 28 Kupelian AS, Huda MS. Pregnancy, thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism: what every obstetrician should know. Archives of gynecology and obstetrics 2007. link 29 Chiu O, Erbay SH, Bhadelia RA. Lemierre's syndrome revisited: case report and imaging findings. Australasian radiology 2007. link 30 Falagas ME, Vardakas KZ, Athanasiou S. Intravenous heparin in combination with antibiotics for the treatment of deep vein septic thrombophlebitis: a systematic review. European journal of pharmacology 2007. link 31 Dunst KM, Huemer GM, Wayand W, Shamiyeh A. Diffuse phlegmonous phlebitis after endovenous laser treatment of the greater saphenous vein. Journal of vascular surgery 2006. link 32 Singaporewalla RM, Clarke MJ, Krishnan PU, Tan DE. Is this a variant of Lemierre's syndrome?. Singapore medical journal 2006. link 33 Peng MY, Fan CK, Chang FY. Lemierre's syndrome. Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi 2005. link 34 Jones D, Amsterdam E, Young JN. Septic thrombophlebitis of the coronary sinus with complete recovery after surgical intervention. Cardiology in review 2004. link 35 Costello MF, Drobatz KJ, Aronson LR, King LG. Underlying cause, pathophysiologic abnormalities, and response to treatment in cats with septic peritonitis: 51 cases (1990-2001). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2004. link 36 Lozano FS, Almazan A. Low-molecular-weight heparin versus saphenofemoral disconnection for the treatment of above-knee greater saphenous thrombophlebitis: a prospective study. Vascular and endovascular surgery 2003. link 37 Peterson PB, Miller MW, Hansen EK, Henry GA. Septic pericarditis, aortic endarteritis, and osteomyelitis in a dog. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 2003. link 38 Unno N, Mitsuoka H, Uchiyama T, Yamamoto N, Saito T, Ishimaru K et al.. Superficial thrombophlebitis of the lower limbs in patients with varicose veins. 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Angiology 2001. link 45 Jassal DS, Fjeldsted FH, Smith ER, Sharma S. A diagnostic dilemma of fever and back pain postpartum. Chest 2001. link 46 Mayor M, Burón I, de Mora JC, Lázaro TE, Hernández-Cano N, Rubio FA et al.. Mondor's disease. International journal of dermatology 2000. link 47 Gowan RT, Mehran RJ, Cardinal P, Jones G. Thoracic complications of Lemierre syndrome. Canadian respiratory journal 2000. link 48 Tielliu IF, De Maeseneer MG, Tjalma WA, Van Schil PE, Eyskens EJ. Superficial thrombophlebitis of pubic collateral veins after gynecological surgery: a case report. European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology 1999. link00076-7) 49 Belcaro G, Nicolaides AN, Errichi BM, Cesarone MR, De Sanctis MT, Incandela L et al.. Superficial thrombophlebitis of the legs: a randomized, controlled, follow-up study. Angiology 1999. link 50 Verlato F, Zucchetta P, Prandoni P, Camporese G, Marzola MC, Salmistraro G et al.. An unexpectedly high rate of pulmonary embolism in patients with superficial thrombophlebitis of the thigh. Journal of vascular surgery 1999. link70051-0) 51 Murgia AP, Cisno C, Pansini GC, Manfredini R, Liboni A, Zamboni P. Surgical management of ascending saphenous thrombophlebitis. International angiology : a journal of the International Union of Angiology 1999. link 52 Hanson JN, Ascher E, DePippo P, Lorensen E, Scheinman M, Yorkovich W et al.. Saphenous vein thrombophlebitis (SVT): a deceptively benign disease. Journal of vascular surgery 1998. link70233-2) 53 Brook I. Superficial suppurative thrombophlebitis in children, caused by anaerobic bacteria. Journal of pediatric surgery 1998. link90168-3) 54 Lee BK, Lopez F, Genovese M, Loutit JS. Lemierre's syndrome. Southern medical journal 1997. link 55 Chen CH, Yin CS, Chu TW, Chu TY, Chen WH, Hsiao HS. Extensive thrombophlebitis with reactive thrombocytosis in a high risk Chinese parturient associated with retained placenta increta: a case report. Zhonghua yi xue za zhi = Chinese medical journal; Free China ed 1997. link 56 Andreozzi GM, Signorelli S, Di Pino L, Martini R, Marchitelli E, Pinto A et al.. Tolerability and clinical efficacy of desmin in the treatment of superficial thrombovaricophlebitis. Angiology 1996. link 57 Chang YC, Dai MH, Wang TC, Su CT, Chiu LC. 2-D time-of-flight (TOF) MRA of thrombophlebitis of upper extremity and subclavian veins. A case report. Angiology 1996. link 58 Lundgren A, Wahren LK, Ek AC. Peripheral intravenous lines: time in situ related to complications. Journal of intravenous nursing : the official publication of the Intravenous Nurses Society 1996. link 59 Pusterla N, Braun U. Prophylaxis of intravenous catheter-related thrombophlebitis in cattle. The Veterinary record 1996. link 60 Silverman SG, Hillstrom MM, Doyle CJ, Tempany CM, Sica GT. Thrombophlebitic retroperitoneal collateral veins mimicking lymphadenopathy: MR and CT appearance. Abdominal imaging 1995. link 61 Ascer E, Lorensen E, Pollina RM, Gennaro M. Preliminary results of a nonoperative approach to saphenofemoral junction thrombophlebitis. Journal of vascular surgery 1995. link70049-8) 62 Tighe MJ, Wong C, Martin IG, McMahon MJ. Do heparin, hydrocortisone, and glyceryl trinitrate influence thrombophlebitis during full intravenous nutrition via a peripheral vein?. JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition 1995. link 63 Goyal M, Sharma R, Jain Y, Gupta A, Berry M. Unusual radiological manifestations of Lemierre's syndrome: a case report. Pediatric radiology 1995. link 64 Pusterla N, Braun U. Ultrasonographic evaluation of the jugular vein of cows with catheter-related thrombophlebitis. The Veterinary record 1995. link 65 Villani C, Johnson DH, Cunha BA. Bilateral suppurative thrombophlebitis due to Staphylococcus aureus. 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