Fibrinolysis therapy achieved with tissue plasminogen activator and aspiration of the liquefied clot after experimental intracerebral hemorrhage: rapid reduction in hematoma volume but intensification of delayed edema formation.

OBJECT: Fibrinolysis therapy accomplished using tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and aspiration is considered to be a viable alternative to microsurgery and medical therapy for the treatment of deep-seated spontaneous intracerebral hematomas (SICHs). Tissue plasminogen activator is a mediator of...

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Main Authors: Rohde, V, Rohde, I, Thiex, R, Ince, A, Jung, A, Dückers, G, Gröschel, K, Röttger, C, Küker, W, Müller, H, Gilsbach, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2002