Key result
Streptokinase successfully treated superior vena cava thrombosis secondary to an indwelling Broviac catheter, reestablishing flow through the catheter and veins.
Why the study?
Does streptokinase improve flow in patients with superior vena cava thrombosis secondary to long-term parenteral nutrition?
Case Report (n=1)
Does streptokinase improve flow in patients with superior vena cava thrombosis secondary to long-term parenteral nutrition?
Streptokinase can be an effective treatment for superior vena cava thrombosis secondary to central venous catheters for parenteral nutrition.
May support thrombolysis consideration in catheter-related SVC thrombosis; leaves open need for controlled trials in parenteral nutrition patients.
Thrombosis of the superior vena cava and other major central veins is an unusual and infrequent complication of total parenteral nutrition. When it does occur, it may be life threatening and prompt therapy is indicated. A case of superior vena cava thrombosis secondary to an indwelling Broviac catheter for long-term parenteral nutrition is presented, which was successfully treated with Streptokinase with reestablishment of flow through the catheter and veins.
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Smith et al. (1985) conducted a case report in Superior vena cava thrombosis (n=1). Streptokinase was evaluated on Reestablishment of flow through the catheter and veins. Streptokinase successfully treated superior vena cava thrombosis secondary to an indwelling Broviac catheter, reestablishing flow through the catheter and veins.
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