Thrombectomy and isolated limb perfusion with urokinase in the treatment of phlegmasia cerulea dolens

Cardiovasc Surg. 1993 Feb;1(1):56-60.

Abstract

Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is a rare form of deep vein thrombosis. A patient with recurrent episodes of such thrombosis caused by protein C deficiency who developed phlegmasia cerulea dolens is reported. Limb perfusion with urokinase successfully restored venous outflow after unsuccessful attempts at thrombectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography
  • Catheterization
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Heparin / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intra-Arterial
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Protein C Deficiency*
  • Thrombectomy*
  • Thrombolytic Therapy*
  • Thrombophlebitis / blood
  • Thrombophlebitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Thrombophlebitis / surgery*
  • Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Heparin
  • Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator