Neonatal portal vein thrombosis successfully treated by regional streptokinase infusion.
We report a case of portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in a term neonate following an exchange transfusion through an umbilical vein catheter which was left in situ for 16 h after the transfusion. The baby made a complete recovery after successful thrombolysis with regional streptokinase infusion. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a PVT following an indwelling portal venous catheter left in situ with complete resolution following thrombolysis with regional streptokinase infusion.
Rehan
V K
VK
Section of Neonatology, Women's Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Cronin
C M
CM
Bowman
J M
JM
D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D008297:Male; D011169:Portal Vein; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D013300:Streptokinase