[Catheter-directed thrombolysis for iliofemoral vein thrombosis: report of 13 cases].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of catheter-directed thrombolysis in the treatment of iliofemoral vein thrombosis.


METHODS
Thirteen cases of iliofemoral vein thrombosis were treated by urokinase administered in the forms of large bolus doses, medium-dose intra-catheter infusion and small-dose intervenous injection in succession. The average time of intra-catheter drug administration was 18 h, with the average dose of urokinase of 3.31x10(6) U.


RESULTS
Partial recanalization was achieved in all the cases and the rate for complete recanalization reached 84.6%. The clinical symptoms of the patients were significantly improved after treatment without serious complications.


CONCLUSIONS
Catheter-directed thrombolysis is safe and effective for treating iliofemoral vein thrombosis.
Liu
Biao
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Department of Surgery, Humen Hospital, Dongguan 523902, China.
Huang
Wei-liang
WL
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002404:Catheterization; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007084:Iliac Vein; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D014568:Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D014568:Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator