Abstract
An infant presented 10 days after removal of a high umbilical arterial catheter with total occlusion of the distal abdominal aorta. Complete dissolution was achieved with a combination of i.v. tissue plasminogen activator and heparin. Ultrasound examination confirmed the diagnosis and subsequent resolution of the thrombus.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Aorta, Abdominal*
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Catheterization, Peripheral / adverse effects*
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Heparin / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
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Thrombosis / drug therapy*
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Thrombosis / etiology
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Tissue Plasminogen Activator / therapeutic use*
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Treatment Outcome
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Ultrasonography
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Umbilical Arteries*
Substances
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Heparin
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Tissue Plasminogen Activator