Thrombolysis for cerebral vein and dural sinus thrombosis.

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Authors

Ferro JM, Ciccone A, Sterzi R, Canhão P, Falcão F

Affiliation

Stroke Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Ospedale Niguarda Ca' Granda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, Milano, Italy.

Abstract

Treatment of cerebral sinus thrombosis with thrombolytics has been reported in cases with a deteriorating clinical course despite anticoagulant therapy. The rationale of this treatment is to promote rapid recanalisation of the occluded sinus.

PMID
14974030

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Review