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September 30, 2025LifeOpen Access

Pylephlebitis: A Rare but Redoubtable Complication of Intra-Abdominal Infections—A Series of 15 Cases

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Pylephlebitis was observed in 15 patients, indicating its serious nature as a complication of intra-abdominal infections.
Portal vein thrombosis and liver abscesses were main findings, occurring in 12 out of 15 patients, highlighting common complications.
All patients received broad-spectrum antibiotics, including carbapenems, with anticoagulation therapy utilized in 14 cases.
The study emphasizes the necessity for rapid diagnosis and treatment to improve patient outcomes; two deaths were reported.

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Observational study assesses management of pylephlebitis in 15 cases, highlighting treatment challenges and outcomes.

Benea et al. (2025) studied this question.

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