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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Main Authors: Awrad Nasralla, Bryce Laing, Simon R. Turner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01619-3