Open AccessComplicated pylephlebitis secondary to perforated appendicitis in an adolescent
Author(s) -
Sagar Jayesh Mehta,
Smita Malhotra,
Amrish K. Panwar,
Anupam Sibal
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of indian association of pediatric surgeons
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.306
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1998-3891
pISSN - 0971-9261
DOI - 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_291_20
Subject(s) - medicine , diverticulitis , appendicitis , portal vein thrombosis , general surgery , thrombosis , acute pancreatitis , acute appendicitis , pancreatitis , inferior mesenteric vein , radiology , surgery , portal vein
Septic thrombophlebitis of the portal vein or pylephlebitis is a rare cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The common causes include infective intra-abdominal pathology (acute appendicitis or diverticulitis) or inflammatory conditions (acute pancreatitis and inflammatory bowel disease). Management involves a multidisciplinary team approach for favorable outcome. We present a case report of pylephlebitis secondary to perforated appendicitis with incomplete resolution of thrombosis.