Thrombolysis and the femorofemoral bypass graft: a new technique

Australas Radiol. 1992 May;36(2):99-101. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.1992.tb03089.x.

Abstract

Two patients with acutely thrombosed femorofemoral bypass grafts are presented. Recombinant human tissue-type plasminogen activator (rt-PA) was used successfully in thrombolysis of the occluded grafts. Utilizing a new technique the grafts were punctured directly and bolus doses of rt-PA administered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Femoral Artery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / diagnostic imaging
  • Graft Occlusion, Vascular / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Thrombolytic Therapy*
  • Tissue Plasminogen Activator / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Tissue Plasminogen Activator