The role of thrombolytic therapy in the management of phlegmasia caerulea dolens.
Two cases of phlegmasia caerulea dolens with peripheral venous gangrene treated with streptokinase are presented. Both patients had excellent results, beyond expectation. The literature is reviewed and the symptomatology, aetiology, pathogenesis and current thoughts on treatment are discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005734:Gangrene / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology
D013300:Streptokinase