Intraoperative streptokinase in the treatment of superior mesenteric artery embolisation. Case report.
Two patients were treated with peroperative intra-arterial infusion of streptokinase in addition to embolectomy to improve blood perfusion and reduce the magnitude of bowel resection in embolism of the superior mesenteric artery. Perfusion of the bowel improved considerably during and after streptokinase infusion thereby avoiding major intestinal resection in both patients.
Department of Surgery, Regional and University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway.
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Tangen
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Myrvold
D000368:Aged; D004617:Embolism / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D008297:Male; D008638:Mesenteric Arteries; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D013300:Streptokinase