Catheter-related septic thrombophlebitis of the great central veins successfully treated with low-dose streptokinase thrombolysis and antimicrobials
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Septic thrombophlebitis is an iatrogenic life-threatening disease associated with use of central venous devices and intravenous (IV) therapy. In cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, vein resection or surgical thrombectomy in large...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-08-01
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| Series: | Thrombosis Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.thrombosisjournal.com/content/3/1/11 |