Catheter-related septic thrombophlebitis of the superior vena cava involving the atrial septum: a case report
2008
Catheter-related septic thrombophlebitis case report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Tzortzis Stavros, Apostolakis Stavros, Xenakis Konstantinos, Spiropoulos Georgios, Lazaridis Kyriakos
Primary Institution: Army Veterans Hospital, Athens, Greece
Conclusion
Echocardiography is an effective tool for diagnosing and guiding treatment in cases of catheter-related infections.
Supporting Evidence
- Echocardiography was used to identify the lesion in the superior vena cava and atrial septum.
- Candida albicans was isolated from blood cultures and the catheter tip.
- Anti-fungal and antithrombotic therapy led to a reduction in the lesion after two weeks.
Takeaway
A 72-year-old woman got sick from a catheter used during surgery, but doctors used special imaging and medicine to help her get better.
Methodology
The patient underwent transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms, and cultures were taken from the catheter and blood.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 72-year-old Caucasian woman with no significant past medical history.
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