Septic thrombophlebitis of the coronary sinus with complete recovery after surgical intervention.
This case represents a unique presentation of septic thrombophlebitis of the coronary sinus in that the infection was localized to the coronary sinus, the etiology was unclear, and the patient recovered uneventfully after surgery.
Jones
David
D
Cardiology Associates, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA.
Amsterdam
Ezra
E
Young
J Nilas
JN
D005260:Female; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000601:surgery*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*