title: Use of streptokinase to aid in drainage of postoperative pericardial effusion.
abstract: A case of cardiac tamponade secondary to a late, loculated pericardial effusion after open pulmonary valvotomy is described. Percutaneous drainage of the effusion was aided by the infusion of intrapericardial streptokinase.
authors: Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital, Birmingham.
authors: J H
authors: JH
authors: Cross
authors: J V
authors: JV
authors: De Giovanni
authors: E D
authors: ED
authors: Silove
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000628:therapy*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D013300:Streptokinase