Lemierre’s syndrome: A potentially fatal complication that may require vascular surgical intervention Kirk Charles, MD, William R. Flinn, MD, David G. Neschis, MD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 42, Issue 5, Pages 1023-1025 (November 2005) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2005.07.005 Copyright © 2005 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Computed tomogram of the neck demonstrates thrombus in the left internal jugular vein with adjacent inflammation (arrow). Journal of Vascular Surgery 2005 42, 1023-1025DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2005.07.005) Copyright © 2005 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 A, Intraoperative view demonstrates involvement of the left internal jugular and facial veins. B, Intraoperative view with the internal jugular vein opened. Note complex thrombus extending from the facial vein. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2005 42, 1023-1025DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2005.07.005) Copyright © 2005 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 3 Representative photomicrograph demonstrates intraluminal thrombus and abscess formation (arrow). Journal of Vascular Surgery 2005 42, 1023-1025DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2005.07.005) Copyright © 2005 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions