Septic deep vein XXXX .

@entity1 @entity295 @entity1150 @entity1503 @entity715 @entity1211
Anticoagulation is the cornerstone in the treatment of @entity1150 . However, the treatment of septic deep vein @entity715 is controversial. Unlike septic superficial vein @entity715 , @entity1211 is often associated with limb-threatening or even life-threatening complications. Some authors have suggested thrombectomy as the only means of resolving the @entity295 . We reviewed our experience with seven @entity1 who had septic deep vein @entity715 . Phlebography or noninvasive studies documented deep vein @entity715 and @entity1503 were positive in all @entity1 . The mean age was 31.5 years with a male/female ratio of 5:2. All @entity1 were treated with anticoagulants and intravenous antibiotics. One @entity1 required surgical exploration for associated abscess of the groin. The @entity1 became afebrile with normal white blood cell counts from 3 to 18 days after therapy was begun. No cases of recurrent @entity295 occurred. We conclude that antibiotic therapy and anticoagulation are adequate treatment and therefore consider venous thrombectomy unnecessary.
