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Septic Pulmonary Embolism Case Report : Optimal Outcome after Insertion of an Inferior Vena Cava Filter in a Patient with Staphylococcus aureus Bacteraemia
Joint Authors
Correia, Manuela
Abecasis, Francisco
Castro, Sofia Vidal
Camilo, Cristina
Vieira, Marisa
Gama, Dinis da
Esteves, Isabel
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-06-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A 14-year-old patient presented with bilateral pneumonia and pleural effusions, septic arthritis of the hip, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary thromboembolism.
Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (S.
aureus) containing the Panton Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) genes was isolated.
Contraindication to anticoagulation prompted inferior vena cava filter placement.
He completed 4 weeks of treatment with flucloxacillin, with good clinical outcome.
S.
aureus containing PVL genes should be sought in cases of necrotizing pneumonia as it seems to increase the risk of severe multifocal infection and thrombotic complications.
There are few reports of placement of filters during S.
aureus sepsis and bacteraemia.
This case highlights that when anticoagulation is not feasible, an inferior vena cava filter can be inserted safely, even in patients with active sepsis and high risk for seeding of the filter.
Long-term follow-up confirmed a successful outcome with sterilization of the septic thrombosis with no further pulmonary embolism or additional sepsis episodes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Esteves, Isabel& Castro, Sofia Vidal& Abecasis, Francisco& Camilo, Cristina& Vieira, Marisa& Gama, Dinis da…[et al.]. 2010. Septic Pulmonary Embolism Case Report : Optimal Outcome after Insertion of an Inferior Vena Cava Filter in a Patient with Staphylococcus aureus Bacteraemia. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Esteves, Isabel…[et al.]. Septic Pulmonary Embolism Case Report : Optimal Outcome after Insertion of an Inferior Vena Cava Filter in a Patient with Staphylococcus aureus Bacteraemia. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Esteves, Isabel& Castro, Sofia Vidal& Abecasis, Francisco& Camilo, Cristina& Vieira, Marisa& Gama, Dinis da…[et al.]. Septic Pulmonary Embolism Case Report : Optimal Outcome after Insertion of an Inferior Vena Cava Filter in a Patient with Staphylococcus aureus Bacteraemia. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-488279
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-488279