Selective infusion of urokinase and thrombectomy in the treatment of acutecerebral sinus thrombosis

Authors
Novak, Z Coldwell, DM Brega, KE
Citation
Z. Novak et al., Selective infusion of urokinase and thrombectomy in the treatment of acutecerebral sinus thrombosis, AM J NEUROR, 21(1), 2000, pp. 143-145
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEURORADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01956108 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
143 - 145
Database
ISI
SICI code
0195-6108(200001)21:1<143:SIOUAT>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Acute cerebral sinus thrombosis caused a patient to decompensate rapidly an d required immediate relief of her venous thrombosis as a life-saving proce dure. The thrombus was laced with urokinase and removed from the sinuses wi th thrombectomy catheters. This reinstituted flow and she recovered full ne urologic function within 4 hours.