Iatrogenic superior vena cava syndrome treated with streptokinase.

Abstract

The development of an iatrogenic superior vena cava syndrome secondary to a thrombosis from an indwelling Hickman catheter in a patient with ovarian carcinoma is presented. The patient was treated with a combination of streptokinase and heparin with successful and dramatic results. Streptokinase appears to be highly effective in the treatment of iatrogenic superior vena cava syndrome from Hickman catheters. It appears that the Hickman catheter may be safely left in situ post-treatment.

• Authors: J A Matthews, H A Blake, D J Hall
• Journal: Gynecologic oncology (Gynecol Oncol) Vol. 26 Issue 1 Pg. 119-22 (Jan 1987) ISSN: 0090-8258 [Print] United States
• PMID: 3792928 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Heparin
• Streptokinase

Topics

• Catheterization (adverse effects)
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Female
• Heparin (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Streptokinase (therapeutic use)
• Subclavian Vein
• Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (drug therapy, etiology)
• Thrombosis (complications)