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  • Intraplevralna uporaba streptokinaze = Intrapleural use of streptokinase
    Štupnik, Tomaž ...
    Background Intrapleural application of streptokinase (SK) is an old and somewhat forgotten method of treatment of complicated pleural effusions. In a selected group of cases, SK can successfully ... replace more aggressive surgical procedures. Methods A retrospective analysis of all intrapleural SK applications at our department between 2004 and 2007 was performed. Results 14patients met the study inclusion criteria: 7 parapneumonic effusions, 5 residual hemothoraces and 2 loculated malignant effusions. Significant increase of the drained volume with notable radiological and clinical improvement followed the applications of 500,000 IU of SK in all patients and 9 patients (64%) were spared the painful thoracotomy. Conclusions Our data supports the evidence on high efficiency of the intrapleural fibrinolysis withSK in a selected population of complicated pleural effusions.
    Source: Zdravniški vestnik : glasilo Slovenskega zdravniškega društva = Slovenian medical journal = journal of Slovenian Medical Association. - ISSN 1318-0347 (Letn. 77, št. 4, 2008, str. 281-285)
    Type of material - article, component part
    Publish date - 2008
    Language - slovenian
    COBISS.SI-ID - 24207321

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