Septic thrombophlebitis of the superior mesenteric vein and multiple liver abscesses in a patient with Crohn's disease at onset

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Portal-mesenteric vein thrombosis, pylephlebitis and liver abscesses are rare complications of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The purpose of this case report is to relate an unusual presentation of CD in order to show how conserva...

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Main Authors: Grueso Jose, Beltrán Belen, Nos Pilar, Bastida Guillermo, Aguas Mariam, Grueso Julio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-06-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/7/22