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Imaging recommendation · Vascular

Postpartum fever + flank/abdominal pain, suspected ovarian vein thrombosis

Recommended: CT Abdomen / Pelvis with IV contrast is the preferred imaging study for postpartum fever + flank/abdominal pain, suspected ovarian vein thrombosis. Right-sided in 80%.

Recommended study

CT Abdomen / Pelvis with IV contrast

CT IV contrast Preferred Vascular Acute inpatient Reviewed

Right-sided in 80%. Anticoagulation + antibiotics; rarely IVC extension warrants filter.

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