Thrombotic superior vena caval obstruction after repair of tetralogy of Fallot

A J Mearns; J A Davies; C A Hoggard; D A Watson

doi:10.1136/thx.32.5.623

Thrombotic superior vena caval obstruction after repair of tetralogy of Fallot

Thorax. 1977 Oct;32(5):623-7. doi: 10.1136/thx.32.5.623.

Authors

A J Mearns, J A Davies, C A Hoggard, D A Watson

Abstract

A case of tetralogy of Fallot is described, in which thrombotic obstruction of the superior vena cava developed after total correction. Partial thrombolysis was achieved with streptokinase therapy.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Female
Humans
Postoperative Complications*
Streptokinase / therapeutic use
Tetralogy of Fallot / surgery*
Thrombosis / drug therapy
Thrombosis / etiology*
Vena Cava, Superior*

Substances

Streptokinase