Thrombosis of superior vena cava during total parenteral nutrition, managed successfully with low dose streptokinase.
Superior vena cava syndrome due to catheter related thrombosis, developed in a patient receiving total parenteral nutrition. Local infusion of low dose streptokinase immediately proximal to the thrombus, was strikingly successful and may be the treatment of choice for this condition.
D000368:Aged; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D013300:Streptokinase