What is the role of anticoagulation in patients with septic thrombophlebitis?
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Hematology · Mayo Clinic
The role of heparin anticoagulation in septic thrombophlebitis is controversial. There are limited to no randomized trials to document outcomes. A systematic review (Falagas et al., PMID 17222406) supported this practice, and the Infectious Disease Society also supports this practice. The role of or...