Candida thrombophlebitis in children: a systematic review of the literature
ConclusionCandida thrombophlebitis is a rare but likely underdiagnosed infectious complication in pediatric critically ill patients. It is closely connected to risk factors such as central venous catheter, hospitalization in intensive care unit, prematurity, assisted ventilation, chronic inflammatory diseases. Antifungal therapy and anticoagulant drugs should be optimized for each patient and surgical resection is considered in the persistence of illness.
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
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