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    MANEJO DE LA PILEFLEBITIS COMO COMPLICACIÓN POST APENDICECTOMÍA
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Medicina, 2024-06-10) Jordán Oña, Rodrigo Andrés; Loaiza Merino, Iván Patricio
    Pylephlebitis is a rare but serious complication, associated with risks such as liver abscesses, sepsis, and acute liver failure that results in post-appendectomy portal vein thrombosis. Therefore, the objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of care and management protocols for post-appendectomy pylephlebitis, in order to identify the best clinical practices and improve patient care. A systematic review of scientific literature was carried out, applying non-probabilistic convenience sampling 40 scientific works published between 2018 and 2023 were selected, using databases such as PubMed/Medline, Elsevier Scopus, Science Direct, and Taylor & Francis. The results revealed that post-appendectomy pylephlebitis has a low incidence, predominantly affecting men, with symptoms such as fever and abdominal pain. The most common causes are diverticulitis and acute appendicitis. The preferred treatment includes broad-spectrum antibiotics and, in some cases, anticoagulants. Research suggests the need for standardized care protocols to optimize the management of this complication.