Septic postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis

Authors

• Khalil E. Rajab, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain. Tel. +973 729408. Fax. +973 727568. E-mail: yonrajab{at}batelco.com.bh
• Neelam Malik, Salamaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain.
• Jonathan H. Skirman, Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University and the Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain.

Abstract

This report describes the clinical findings and outcome of a patient suffering from septic postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis. Treatment modalities are well described and range from hysterectomy and thrombectomy to the use of vena cava filters in combination with anticoagulation and antibiotics. Defervescence with a combination infusion of tissue plasminogen and heparin were used. This treatment approach has been found particularly successful in cases of ilio-femoral, hepatic, renal and vena caval thromboses.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1136

Last Page

1138

Recommended Citation

Rajab, Khalil E.; Malik, Neelam; and Skirman, Jonathan H. (2002) "Septic postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 23: Iss. 9, Article 23.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1828