Clostridium paraputrificum Bacteremia and Ectopic Ileal Varices in Underlying Chronic Portal and Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis: Report of a Rare Case

Clostridium paraputrificum Bacteremia and Ectopic Ileal Varices in Underlying Chronic Portal and Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis: Report of a Rare Case

Ischemic bowel disease is considered a high-risk factor for infection from anaerobic bacteria, as the ischemic bowel is the perfect ground for their development. Herein, we present the case of an advance stage colon cancer patient with a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding and bacteremia due to...

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Main Authors: Grigorios Smanis, Eirini Avgoustou, Ioannis Papadopoulos, Antonios Papadopoulos, Athanasios Athanasakos, Elias Athanasiadis, Foula Vassilara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/9443664
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