Fatal haemorrhage from aortic dissection following instillation of intrapleural streptokinase

Authors
Srivastava, P Godden, DJ Kerr, KM Legge, JS
Citation
P. Srivastava et al., Fatal haemorrhage from aortic dissection following instillation of intrapleural streptokinase, SCOT MED J, 45(3), 2000, pp. 86-87
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
SCOTTISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00369330 → ACNP
Volume
45
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
86 - 87
Database
ISI
SICI code
0036-9330(200006)45:3<86:FHFADF>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
A patient is described who suffered fatal haemorrhage following intrapleura l streptokinase for treatment of a presumed empyema. Autopsy revealed an un suspected abdominal aortic dissection with extension of blood clot into the thoracic cavity. The importance of precise diagnosis of empyema and potent ial risks associated with intrapleural streptokinase are discussed.