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01-07-2008 | Case Report

Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis of Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis in a 13-Day-Old Neonate and Review of Literature

Authors: Jawad U. Khan, Clifford M. Takemoto, James F. Casella, Michael B. Streiff, Ikechi J. Nwankwo, Hyun S. Kim

Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Special Issue 2/2008

Abstract

Complete inferior vena cava thrombosis (IVC) in neonates is uncommon, but may cause significant morbidity. A 13-day-old neonate suffered IVC thrombosis secondary to antithrombin III deficiency, possibly contributed to by a mutation in the methyl tetrahydrofolate reductase gene. Catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA, Alteplase) was used successfully to treat extensive venous thrombosis in this neonate without complications. We also review the literature on CDT for treatment of IVC thrombosis in critically ill neonates and infants.

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Title: Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis of Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis in a 13-Day-Old Neonate and Review of Literature
Authors: Jawad U. Khan
Clifford M. Takemoto
James F. Casella
Michael B. Streiff
Ikechi J. Nwankwo
Hyun S. Kim
Publication date: 01-07-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology / Issue Special Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 0174-1551
Electronic ISSN: 1432-086X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-007-9229-9

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