Prolonged suppressive antibiotic therapy for inferior vena cava filter infection following emphysematous pyelonephritis and cystitis: a case report

CONCLUSION: Infections of implanted devices, such as IVC filters, secondary to severe infections can cause persistent bacteremia. PSAT may be an alternative option to treat IVC filter infection, when the IVC filter is considered difficult to remove.PMID:38576969 | PMC:PMC10990323 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001886
Source: Annals of Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Source Type: research