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The use of fibrinolytic therapy for parapneumonic effusion in pregnancy: a case report and a review

Authors: Awrad Nasralla, Bryce Laing, Simon R. Turner

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

The use of intrapleural fibrinolytics for complicated parapneumonic effusion has been shown to be an effective and safe alternative to surgery. However, there is limited evidence about its use during pregnancy. We present a case and a review of the literature of pregnant women who had successful treatment of their complicated parapneumonic effusion with intrapleural fibrinolytics. To our knowledge this is the first review of cases of pregnant women with parapneumonic effusion managed with intrapleural fibrinolytic.

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Title: The use of fibrinolytic therapy for parapneumonic effusion in pregnancy: a case report and a review
Authors: Awrad Nasralla
Bryce Laing
Simon R. Turner
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Streptokinase
Alteplase
Tissue Plasminogen Activator
Pleural Effusion
Fibrinolytic Therapy
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01619-3

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