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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Pylephlebitis
			\| image = [[File:Gray591.png\|left\|thumb\|Diagram of the portal vein and its tributaries]]
			\| caption = Diagram of the portal vein and its tributaries
			\| field = [[Gastroenterology]], [[Hepatology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Fever]], [[abdominal pain]], [[jaundice]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]]
			\| complications = [[Sepsis]], [[liver abscess]], [[portal hypertension]]
			\| onset = Acute
			\| duration = Variable
			\| causes = [[Appendicitis]], [[diverticulitis]], [[intra-abdominal infection]]
			\| risks = [[Immunosuppression]], [[inflammatory bowel disease]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Ultrasound]], [[CT scan]], [[blood culture]]
			\| differential = [[Portal vein thrombosis]], [[liver abscess]], [[biliary tract infection]]
			\| treatment = [[Antibiotics]], [[anticoagulation]], [[surgery]]
			\| prognosis = Variable, depends on underlying cause and treatment
			\| frequency = Rare
			}}
	{{Short description\|A condition involving inflammation of the portal vein}}		{{Short description\|A condition involving inflammation of the portal vein}}
	~~{{Medical condition}}~~

	~~==Pylephlebitis==~~
	~~[[File:Gray591.png\|thumb\|right\|Diagram of the portal vein and its tributaries]]~~
	'''Pylephlebitis''' is a rare and serious condition characterized by [[inflammation]] and [[thrombosis]] of the [[portal vein]], which can lead to [[portal hypertension]] and other complications. It is often a result of [[intra-abdominal infection]], such as [[appendicitis]] or [[diverticulitis]], that spreads to the portal venous system.		'''Pylephlebitis''' is a rare and serious condition characterized by [[inflammation]] and [[thrombosis]] of the [[portal vein]], which can lead to [[portal hypertension]] and other complications. It is often a result of [[intra-abdominal infection]], such as [[appendicitis]] or [[diverticulitis]], that spreads to the portal venous system.

	==Pathophysiology==		==Pathophysiology==
	Pylephlebitis occurs when an infection in the abdominal cavity, typically originating from the [[gastrointestinal tract]], spreads to the portal vein. The infection can cause inflammation of the vein wall, leading to the formation of a thrombus. This thrombus can obstruct blood flow through the portal vein, resulting in increased pressure in the portal venous system, known as portal hypertension.		Pylephlebitis occurs when an infection in the abdominal cavity, typically originating from the [[gastrointestinal tract]], spreads to the portal vein. The infection can cause inflammation of the vein wall, leading to the formation of a thrombus. This thrombus can obstruct blood flow through the portal vein, resulting in increased pressure in the portal venous system, known as portal hypertension.

	==Clinical presentation==		==Clinical presentation==
	Patients with pylephlebitis may present with a variety of symptoms, including:		Patients with pylephlebitis may present with a variety of symptoms, including:
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	* [[Nausea]] and [[vomiting]]		* [[Nausea]] and [[vomiting]]
	* [[Hepatomegaly]]		* [[Hepatomegaly]]

	The condition can lead to serious complications such as [[liver abscesses]], [[sepsis]], and [[multi-organ failure]].		The condition can lead to serious complications such as [[liver abscesses]], [[sepsis]], and [[multi-organ failure]].

	==Diagnosis==		==Diagnosis==
	The diagnosis of pylephlebitis is typically made using imaging studies. [[Ultrasound]] and [[CT scan]] are commonly used to visualize the portal vein and detect any thrombus or inflammation. [[Blood cultures]] may also be performed to identify the causative organism.		The diagnosis of pylephlebitis is typically made using imaging studies. [[Ultrasound]] and [[CT scan]] are commonly used to visualize the portal vein and detect any thrombus or inflammation. [[Blood cultures]] may also be performed to identify the causative organism.

	==Treatment==		==Treatment==
	Treatment of pylephlebitis involves addressing the underlying infection and managing the thrombus. This typically includes:		Treatment of pylephlebitis involves addressing the underlying infection and managing the thrombus. This typically includes:
	* [[Antibiotic therapy]] to treat the infection		* [[Antibiotic therapy]] to treat the infection
	* [[Anticoagulation therapy]] to prevent further thrombus formation		* [[Anticoagulation therapy]] to prevent further thrombus formation

	In some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to address the source of infection or to manage complications.		In some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to address the source of infection or to manage complications.

	==Prognosis==		==Prognosis==
	The prognosis of pylephlebitis depends on the promptness of diagnosis and treatment. Early intervention with appropriate antibiotics and anticoagulation can improve outcomes, but the condition can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.		The prognosis of pylephlebitis depends on the promptness of diagnosis and treatment. Early intervention with appropriate antibiotics and anticoagulation can improve outcomes, but the condition can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
			==See also==
	==~~Related pages~~==
	* [[Portal vein]]		* [[Portal vein]]
	* [[Thrombosis]]		* [[Thrombosis]]
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	* [[Appendicitis]]		* [[Appendicitis]]
	* [[Diverticulitis]]		* [[Diverticulitis]]

	[[Category:Hepatology]]		[[Category:Hepatology]]
	[[Category:Vascular diseases]]		[[Category:Vascular diseases]]
	[[Category:Inflammations]]		[[Category:Inflammations]]

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	~~'''Pylephlebitis''' is a rare~~ condition ~~that involves [[thrombophlebitis]]~~ of the [[portal vein~~]], usually in the context of intra-abdominal infection or inflammation.~~		{{Short description\|A condition involving inflammation of the portal vein}}
			{{Medical condition}}

	==~~Definition~~==		==Pylephlebitis==
	Pylephlebitis is a [[~~septic thrombophlebitis~~]] of the [[portal vein]], ~~typically secondary~~ to an intra-abdominal infection~~. The condition is rare~~, ~~but can be life-threatening if not treated promptly~~.		[[File:Gray591.png\|thumb\|right\|Diagram of the portal vein and its tributaries]]
			'''Pylephlebitis''' is a rare and serious condition characterized by [[inflammation]] and [[thrombosis]] of the [[portal vein]], which can lead to [[portal hypertension]] and other complications. It is often a result of [[intra-abdominal infection]], such as [[appendicitis]] or [[diverticulitis]], that spreads to the portal venous system.

	==~~Causes~~==		==Pathophysiology==
	~~The most common cause of pylephlebitis is~~ an infection in the ~~abdomen~~, ~~particularly~~ [[~~diverticulitis]] and [[appendicitis~~]]. ~~Other causes~~ can ~~include [[pancreatitis]]~~, ~~[[inflammatory bowel disease]]~~, ~~[[pelvic inflammatory disease]]~~, ~~and [[cholecystitis]]~~.		Pylephlebitis occurs when an infection in the abdominal cavity, typically originating from the [[gastrointestinal tract]], spreads to the portal vein. The infection can cause inflammation of the vein wall, leading to the formation of a thrombus. This thrombus can obstruct blood flow through the portal vein, resulting in increased pressure in the portal venous system, known as portal hypertension.

	==~~Symptoms~~==		==Clinical presentation==
	~~Symptoms~~ of ~~pylephlebitis can vary~~, ~~but often include~~ [[~~fever~~]], [[~~abdominal~~ pain]], and [[~~jaundice~~]]~~. Other symptoms~~ can ~~include~~ [[~~nausea~~]], [[~~vomiting~~]], and [[~~diarrhea~~]].		Patients with pylephlebitis may present with a variety of symptoms, including:
			* [[Fever]]
			* [[Abdominal pain]]
			* [[Jaundice]]
			* [[Nausea]] and [[vomiting]]
			* [[Hepatomegaly]]

			The condition can lead to serious complications such as [[liver abscesses]], [[sepsis]], and [[multi-organ failure]].

	==Diagnosis==		==Diagnosis==
	~~Diagnosis~~ of pylephlebitis ~~often involves a combination of~~ [[~~medical history~~]]~~, physical examination,~~ and ~~imaging studies~~. [[~~Computed tomography~~]] ~~(CT) is~~ the ~~most commonly used imaging study for diagnosing pylephlebitis~~.		The diagnosis of pylephlebitis is typically made using imaging studies. [[Ultrasound]] and [[CT scan]] are commonly used to visualize the portal vein and detect any thrombus or inflammation. [[Blood cultures]] may also be performed to identify the causative organism.

	==Treatment==		==Treatment==
	Treatment ~~for~~ pylephlebitis typically ~~involves~~ [[~~antibiotics~~]] to treat the ~~underlying~~ infection~~, and~~ [[~~anticoagulation~~ therapy]] to prevent ~~the~~ formation ~~of new clots.~~ In some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary.		Treatment of pylephlebitis involves addressing the underlying infection and managing the thrombus. This typically includes:
			* [[Antibiotic therapy]] to treat the infection
			* [[Anticoagulation therapy]] to prevent further thrombus formation

			In some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to address the source of infection or to manage complications.

	==Prognosis==		==Prognosis==
	The prognosis ~~for~~ pylephlebitis ~~is generally good with prompt~~ and ~~appropriate~~ treatment. ~~However, if left untreated~~, the condition can be life-threatening.		The prognosis of pylephlebitis depends on the promptness of diagnosis and treatment. Early intervention with appropriate antibiotics and anticoagulation can improve outcomes, but the condition can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.

	==~~See also~~==		==Related pages==
	* [[Portal vein]]		* [[Portal vein]]
	* [[~~Thrombophlebitis~~]]		* [[Thrombosis]]
	* [[~~Septic thrombophlebitis~~]]		* [[Portal hypertension]]
			* [[Appendicitis]]
	* [[Diverticulitis]]		* [[Diverticulitis]]
	* [[Appendicitis]]

	[[Category:~~Medical conditions~~]]		[[Category:Hepatology]]
	[[Category:Vascular diseases]]		[[Category:Vascular diseases]]
	[[Category:~~Infectious diseases~~]]		[[Category:Inflammations]]
	~~[[Category:Gastroenterology]]~~

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'''Pylephlebitis''' is a rare condition that involves [[thrombophlebitis]] of the [[portal vein]], usually in the context of intra-abdominal infection or inflammation.

==Definition==
Pylephlebitis is a [[septic thrombophlebitis]] of the [[portal vein]], typically secondary to an intra-abdominal infection. The condition is rare, but can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.

==Causes==
The most common cause of pylephlebitis is an infection in the abdomen, particularly [[diverticulitis]] and [[appendicitis]]. Other causes can include [[pancreatitis]], [[inflammatory bowel disease]], [[pelvic inflammatory disease]], and [[cholecystitis]].

==Symptoms==
Symptoms of pylephlebitis can vary, but often include [[fever]], [[abdominal pain]], and [[jaundice]]. Other symptoms can include [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], and [[diarrhea]].

==Diagnosis==
Diagnosis of pylephlebitis often involves a combination of [[medical history]], physical examination, and imaging studies. [[Computed tomography]] (CT) is the most commonly used imaging study for diagnosing pylephlebitis.

==Treatment==
Treatment for pylephlebitis typically involves [[antibiotics]] to treat the underlying infection, and [[anticoagulation therapy]] to prevent the formation of new clots. In some cases, surgical intervention may be necessary.

==Prognosis==
The prognosis for pylephlebitis is generally good with prompt and appropriate treatment. However, if left untreated, the condition can be life-threatening.

==See also==
* [[Portal vein]]
* [[Thrombophlebitis]]
* [[Septic thrombophlebitis]]
* [[Diverticulitis]]
* [[Appendicitis]]

[[Category:Medical conditions]]
[[Category:Vascular diseases]]
[[Category:Infectious diseases]]
[[Category:Gastroenterology]]

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