A case of hemothorax secondary to intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy: Considerations for use of fibrinolytics in high-risk patients

A case of hemothorax secondary to intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy: Considerations for use of fibrinolytics in high-risk patients

Indwelling Pleural Catheters (IPC) are increasingly being used for management of recurrent pleural effusions (RPEs). Use of IPC for management of both malignant and non-malignant recurrent pleural effusions has been associated with complications such as dysfunctional or nonfunctioning IPCs. Alteplas...

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Main Authors: Naureen Narula, Nakul Katyal, Mohammed Salem, Akshay Avula, Abdulhassan Siddiqui, Rabih Maroun, Michel Chalhoub
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Subjects:
Indwelling pleural catheters (IPCs)
Recurrent pleural effusions (RPEs)
Hemothorax
Malignant pleural effusions
Complications
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007121000824

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