Anticoagulation Strategies in the Management of Lemierre Syndrome: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Adesola AdedejiOnyinye ChukwuraTaiye ObafemiStephen B McNultyJustin P Reinert

Published in: The Annals of pharmacotherapy (2020)

Anticoagulation is both efficacious and safe in LS, including treatment using a DOAC. Although further studies are needed, clinicians should consider a duration of anticoagulation of 6 to 12 weeks.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
venous thromboembolism
direct oral anticoagulants
palliative care
case control
combination therapy