Cancer Institute A national cancer institute
designated cancer center

Sherry M. Wren

Publication Details

  • The role of anticoagulation in pylephlebitis.

    Baril N, Wren S, Radin R, Ralls P, Stain S. Am J Surg. 1996; 172 (5): 449-52; discussion 452-3

    Pylephlebitis may complicate any intra-abdominal infection and carries a high mortality rate. Acute cases are usually anticoagulated to prevent thrombus extension and enteric ischemia; however, the role of anticoagulation has not been clearly defined.

    PubMedID: 8942542

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