Minimal Incision Venectomy for Peripheral Septic Thrombophlebitis

Peripheral septic thrombophlebitis is an uncommon but potentially lethal condition fraught with systemic complications. Optimal treatment calls for surgical excision of the inflamed venous segment, followed by antimicrobial therapy. However, extended skin incision and meticulous flap elevation conventional venectomy leaves substantial residual scarring. Herein, we detail a minimal performed peripheral in 55-year-old man. The patient was initially admitted conservative management intracranial hemorrhage subsequently developed high fever hypotension. An abscessed intravenous catheter site left forearm apparent source. Following emergency drainage serial irrigation, undertaken to radically remove focus, excising 10-cm segment infected vein through separate proximal incision. After procedure, patient’s recovery complete free complications at postoperative 6-month visit. Under appropriate indications, can be effective therapeutic alternative