Lemierre's syndrome after evacuation of the uterus: a case report
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KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE Even minor surgical interventions can have serious complications. Lemierre's syndrome is rare and to our best knowledge never before described after gynecological surgery; however, it should be considered in case of rapidly developing respiratory problems after even simple surgical procedures.
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