Tissue plasminogen activator in the treatment of superior vena caval thrombosis associated with parenteral nutrition.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Two patients, one of whom was pregnant, developed superior vena caval thrombosis while receiving central parenteral nutrition. They were successfully treated with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA).
Medical subject headings
- Parenteral Nutrition, Total
- Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular
- Thrombosis
- Tissue Plasminogen Activator