Thrombolytic and endovascular treatment of peripartum iliac vein thrombosis: a case report

J Vasc Surg. 1996 Dec;24(6):1030-3. doi: 10.1016/s0741-5214(96)70049-6.

Abstract

This case report details the multidisciplinary treatment of peripartum left iliac vein thrombosis using percutaneous catheter-directed urokinase thrombolysis and balloon thromboplasty. Enhanced chances for long-term patency and the normalization of venous function make these minimally invasive procedures accepted options for the treatment of iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis in selected peripartum patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angioplasty, Balloon*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Heparin / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Iliac Vein*
  • Postpartum Period
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / therapy*
  • Pregnancy, Multiple
  • Radiography
  • Thrombolytic Therapy*
  • Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Thrombosis / therapy*
  • Twins
  • Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Fibrinolytic Agents
  • Heparin
  • Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator