ACUTE THROMBOSIS OF A VENA-CAVA FILTER WITH A CLOT ABOVE THE FILTER - SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT WITH LOW-DOSE UROKINASE

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作者
TARDY, B [1 ]
PAGE, Y [1 ]
ZENI, F [1 ]
LAFOND, P [1 ]
DECOUSUS, H [1 ]
BERTRAND, JC [1 ]
机构
[1] CHRU ST ETIENNE, HOP BELLEVUE, DEPT CLIN PHARMACOL, ST ETIENNE, FRANCE
关键词
SIDE EFFECT; THROMBOLYTICS; VENA CAVA FILTER;
D O I
10.1378/chest.106.5.1607
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Inferior vena cava thrombosis is a major complication after filter placement. The thrombus can propagate through the filter leading to a high risk of pulmonary embolism. We report such a case in a patient with a Gunther filter, successfully treated with urokinase, and we discuss the efficacy and the safety of thrombolytic therapy in such situations.
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页码:1607 / 1609
页数:3
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