2012
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2011.12.006
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The role of tissue plasminogen activator in the management of complex intra-abdominal abscesses in children

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“…In a rat model of intra-peritoneal abscess [8], and empyemas [9] tPA has been shown to be effective in improving drainage of abscesses. A recent retrospective review in children with thick or septated intra-abdominal abscess demonstrated that tPA was safe in their management and possibly reduced hospital stay [10].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
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“…In a rat model of intra-peritoneal abscess [8], and empyemas [9] tPA has been shown to be effective in improving drainage of abscesses. A recent retrospective review in children with thick or septated intra-abdominal abscess demonstrated that tPA was safe in their management and possibly reduced hospital stay [10].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…13 However, when administration of tPA has been limited to loculated/complex abscesses which fail initial drainage, good effect and improved resolution has been found by others. 4,8 In select cases with complex collections which fail to drain effectively without any fibinrolytic, tPA may still have a beneficial role (Table 4). The current practice in this institution is to use tPA when the sonographic appearance shows residual abscess contents which have failed to drain with saline flushes.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…2,3 Untreated, an abscess may rupture or progress to full-blown sepsis-a potentially life-threatening and sometimes fatal condition. 4 Image-guided drainage has been an accepted treatment for years, 1,[5][6][7] but may be less effective when collections are complex, septated, or the fluid present is thick. Use of fibrinolytics in intra-abdominal collections has been associated with shorter drainage times and hospital stays, and improved abscess resolution in adults.…”
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“…Tissue plasminogen activator has been successfully used to break viscous pus and facilitate drainage of complex parapneumonic empyema in pediatric population [19]. It has been used to facilitate drainage of abdominal abscess in neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients [20, 21]. Criteria for using tPA in parapneumonic effusion include viscous contents with little or no drainage at immediately postdrainage imaging or macroscopically purulent fluid at initial drainage [22].…”
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confidence: 99%