Extravasation of thrombus into the aortic root: a complication following use of an infusion catheter for intragraft thrombolysis

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
R P CaputoR E Kuntz

Abstract

Overnight chronic urokinase infusion was used to successfully treat thrombotic occlusion of a saphenous vein graft. Following removal of the infusion catheter, a 3-cm linear thrombus was observed extending from the graft into the ascending aorta. This mobile thrombus was successfully treated with coumadinization for 9 wk. Potential preventive measures for this complication of indwelling catheters are discussed.

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May 29, 1999·Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions : Official Journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions·F A Ceceña, D H Hoelzinger
Aug 1, 1996·Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis·F A Ceceña, D H Hoelzinger
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Sep 1, 1997·Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis·W J DesmetJ Piessens

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