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Urokinase perfusion for axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis

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We report a single case of urokinase perfusion of axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis with the restoration of normal venous outflow of the arm. It is hoped that this will halt the usual sequelae causing chronic venous insufficiency.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York, USA

    Robert A. Collins & George J. Todd

  2. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, New York, New York, USA

    Elliott I. Fankuchen M.D., Richard A. Neff, Robert A. Collins, George J. Todd & Eric C. Martin

  3. Department of Radiology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, 630 West 168th Street, 10032, New York, NY, USA

    Elliott I. Fankuchen M.D., Richard A. Neff & Eric C. Martin

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Fankuchen, E.I., Neff, R.A., Collins, R.A. et al. Urokinase perfusion for axillary-subclavian vein thrombosis. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 7, 90–93 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02552687

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