Intrapleural streptokinase for the treatment of complicated parapneumonic effusion and empyema in 2 newborns

Yigit A. K., Yilmaz Y., Erdeve O., Gokce I. K., Oguz S. S., Uras N., ...More

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, vol.47, no.10, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 47 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.07.034
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The management of complicated parapneumonic effusions by conventional first-line treatment with closed intercostal tube drainage and antibiotic therapy may fail because of thick viscous fluid and multiple pleural space loculations. Intrapleural fibrinolytic treatment is a non-invasive therapeutic option. In this report, we present successful use of intrapleural streptokinase for complicated parapneumonic effusion and empyema in 2 newborns. Intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy with streptokinase appears to be a safe and effective adjunctive therapy of choice and may have significant benefit even in newborns with complicated parapneumonic effusion and empyema, and thus, it can obviate surgical intervention. (C) 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.