Septic arthritis of the knee: complication of intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy.
A case of septic arthritis of the knee complicating intra-arterial thrombolysis is reported. Septic complications following the use of intravascular catheters are usually relatively minor. This serious case and the discussion that arises highlights the need for shortening the duration of intravascular thrombolysis regimes.
Patel
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AG
Department of Vascular Surgery, Kings College Hospital, Camberwell, London, U.K.
Wilson
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Kakkar
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D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000209:etiology*; D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial / Q000009:adverse effects; D007383:Intermittent Claudication / Q000601:surgery; D007719:Knee Joint; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*