Streptokinase for aortic thrombosis.
A neonate developed complete thrombosis of the abdominal aorta after catheterisation of the umbilical artery. This was successfully treated with an intravenous infusion of streptokinase.
Kirk
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Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital.
Bhrolchain
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Qureshi
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D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D014469:Umbilical Arteries
D013300:Streptokinase