A case of hemothorax secondary to intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy: Considerations for use of fibrinolytics in high-risk patients
Volume: 34, Pages: 101420 - 101420
Published: Jan 1, 2021
Abstract
Indwelling Pleural Catheters (IPC) are increasingly being used for management of recurrent pleural effusions (RPEs). Use of IPC for management of both malignant and non-malignant recurrent pleural effusions has been associated with complications such as dysfunctional or nonfunctioning IPCs. Alteplase, a tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is often used to restore flow of non-draining IPC in symptomatic patients. We present a case of a...
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Title
A case of hemothorax secondary to intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy: Considerations for use of fibrinolytics in high-risk patients
Published Date
Jan 1, 2021
Volume
34
Pages
101420 - 101420
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