Catheter-related septic thrombophlebitis of the superior vena cava involving the atrial septum: a case report.

Background: Intravascular catheters provide necessary vascular access, for intravenous therapy, blood sampling and pressure monitoring. However, their use is often associated with serious local and systemic complications including local site infection, intravascular catheter-related bloodstream infections, septic thrombophlebitis, and endocarditis.

Case Presentation: We present a case of a 72 year old postoperative patient presented with persistent fever.