Key result
Streptokinase clears clots to enable nonsurgical removal of a ruptured and entrapped IABP catheter.
Why the study?
Does the use of streptokinase solution allow for the successful nonsurgical removal of a ruptured and entrapped intra-aortic balloon pump catheter?
Case Report (n=1)
Does the use of streptokinase solution allow for the successful nonsurgical removal of a ruptured and entrapped intra-aortic balloon pump catheter?
Using streptokinase to clear clots from an entrapped intra-aortic balloon pump may provide a safe, nonsurgical removal method, avoiding potentially life-threatening abdominal surgery.
May enable nonsurgical extraction of ruptured entrapped IABP in select cases; leaves open safety and generalizability.
Intra-aortic balloon pump entrapment is a rare complication that may necessitate major abdominal surgery that is potentially life threatening in the critically ill patients who require balloon counterpulsation. We report successful removal of a ruptured and entrapped intra-aortic balloon pump catheter after use of streptokinase solution to clear clots from the device. We suggest this procedure as a safer, nonsurgical method that may eliminate the need for abdominal surgery.
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Cipriani et al. (1998) conducted a case report in Intra-aortic balloon pump entrapment (n=1). Streptokinase solution was evaluated on Successful removal of the catheter without surgery. Use of streptokinase solution to clear clots allowed for the successful nonsurgical removal of a ruptured and entrapped intra-aortic balloon pump catheter.
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