title: [Arterial thrombosis in a premature infant].
abstract: A preterm infant of 30 weeks gestation developed thrombosis of the left arteria femoralis on his fourth day of life. Continuous intravenous heparinization with 350 to 750 U/kg bw/d was performed during the course of several weeks. Although arterial thrombosis in term and preterm infants is not a rare event, there are no generally accepted guidelines for treatment. In this article alternatives of treatment--namely surgical management, thrombolytic therapy, heparinization and supportive therapy are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung Allgemeine Pädiatrie, Universitäts-Kinderklinik Kiel.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Schulz-Lell
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Schröder
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schaub
mesh_terms: D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000187:drug effects; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin
vernacular_title: Arterielle Thrombose bei einem Frühgeborenen.