Surgical Treatment of Septic Jugular Thrombophlebitis in Nine Horses

Russell, Tom; Kearney, Clodagh; Pollock, Patrick

doi:10.1111/j.1532-950x.2010.00683.x

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“…In severe cases, surgical treatment is necessary to remove accumulation of necrotic tissue and infected material from the vein and surrounding area. Phlebotomy, thrombectomy or venous grafts can be performed to remove infected thrombi and restore blood flow in selected cases (Cannon, 1983;Rijkenhuizen and van Swieten, 1998;Wiemer et al, 2005;Russell et al, 2010).…”

Section: Complications Of Intra Venous Catheterization In Horsesmentioning

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Complications of intravenous catheterization in horses

Schoster¹

2017

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Intravenous catheterization is a necessity for continuous administration of intravenous fluids and for intermittent intravenous access to avoid discomfort and potential complications of repeated needle insertions into the vein. Intravenous catheterization is commonly performed and well tolerated in horses, but catheter associated complications have been reported. The most commonly reported complication is thrombophlebitis, but others such as venous air embolism, exsanguination and catheter fragmentation may also occur. This article aims to review clinical signs, pathogenesis, diagnosis, therapy, risk factors and prevention of common catheter associated complications.

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Complications of intravenous catheterization in horses

Schoster¹

2017

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“…; Russell et al . ). The foal had both jugular veins used, the risk of thrombus formation increases both with number of venepunctures and with prolonged placement of indwelling catheters (Dias and De Lacerda Neto ).…”

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Pulmonary embolism as a complication after abdominal surgery and colitis in a foal

Edwards

Frellstedt

2017

Equine Veterinary Education

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Summary This report describes a fatal pulmonary embolism in a foal, as a sequela of septic thrombophlebitis of the right jugular vein and/or a generalised hypercoagulable state. The foal underwent abdominal surgery and suffered from severe and prolonged colitis. Despite intense supportive care, the colt developed venous thrombophlebitis and subsequently died suddenly 12 days after discharge from the hospital, following an initial improvement. On post‐mortem examination, a large pulmonary embolism was discovered. Pulmonary thromboembolism is a potentially fatal sequelae of thrombus formation. It is difficult to detect and therefore likely to be underdiagnosed.

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“…The procedure seems to be indicated in the presence of persistent sepsis under high‐dose antibiotics. The veterinary literature describes ligation of the thrombophlebitic internal jugular vein as a straightforward, efficient, and cost‐effective procedure in horses …”

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Septic thrombosis of the internal jugular vein: Lemierre's syndrome revisited

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In the pre-antibiotic time, septic internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis was a highly fatal condition with a mortality rate of 90%. Modern imaging techniques allow early and often incidental diagnosis of this clinically hidden complication. Anticoagulation, intensive antibiotic therapy assisted by surgery of the primary infection site, and intensive supportive care can reach remission rates of 100%.

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Surgical Treatment of Septic Jugular Thrombophlebitis in Nine Horses

Abstract: Jugular vein thrombectomy is a straightforward technique, and has minimal postoperative complications. It allows expedient and cost-effective resolution of medically recalcitrant cases of septic jugular thrombophlebitis.

Cited by 24 publications

References 9 publications

Complications of intravenous catheterization in horses

Complications of intravenous catheterization in horses

Pulmonary embolism as a complication after abdominal surgery and colitis in a foal

Septic thrombosis of the internal jugular vein: Lemierre's syndrome revisited

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