Septic Pelvic Thrombophlebitis

OVERVIEW

A septic pelvic thrombophlebitis refers to a bacterial infection of a pelvic venous thrombi (that usually involves the ovarian vein).

WHAT MAKES US SUSPECT IT?

Initial Presentation:

  • Fever
HOW DO WE TREAT IT?

Antibiotics and heparin

Page Updated: 10.31.2016