The use of fibrinolytic therapy for parapneumonic effusion in pregnancy: a case report and a review
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 succe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01619-3 |