title: Streptokinase for aortic thrombosis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Kirk
authors.forename: C N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Bhrolchain
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Qureshi
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D013300:Streptokinase