A man who developed profound septic shock was treated for Escherichia colisepsis of unknown origin. Following stabilisation, a diagnosis of pylephlebitis (infection and thrombosis in the portal vein) was made at compu...A man who developed profound septic shock was treated for Escherichia colisepsis of unknown origin. Following stabilisation, a diagnosis of pylephlebitis (infection and thrombosis in the portal vein) was made at computed tomography. A review of the condition, its primary causes,typical features, investigation and management was presented.展开更多
文摘A man who developed profound septic shock was treated for Escherichia colisepsis of unknown origin. Following stabilisation, a diagnosis of pylephlebitis (infection and thrombosis in the portal vein) was made at computed tomography. A review of the condition, its primary causes,typical features, investigation and management was presented.