Septic superficial thrombophlebitis in Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome

This is a rare case of a young patient with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome that presented with extensive septic superficial thrombophlebitis of the lower extremity. Treatment included intravenous antibiotics based on cultures, anticoagulant therapy as well as surgical removal of thrombi.

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Published in:	Acta chirurgica belgica Vol. 119; no. 2; pp. 137 - 138
Main Authors:	Galyfos, George, Kastrisios, Georgios, Giannakakis, Sotirios, Maltezos, Chrisostomos
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Taylor & Francis 04-03-2019
Subjects:	Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome septic thrombophlebitis Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome septic thrombophlebitis
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Summary:	This is a rare case of a young patient with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome that presented with extensive septic superficial thrombophlebitis of the lower extremity. Treatment included intravenous antibiotics based on cultures, anticoagulant therapy as well as surgical removal of thrombi.
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ISSN:	0001-5458
DOI:	10.1080/00015458.2018.1534394