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Low molecular weight heparin in the successful treatment of a spontaneous aortic thrombosis in a neonate.
Pediatric hematology and oncology - 1 Jan 2000
Sherman G G, Münster M, Govendrageloo K, Harrisberg J, Levin S E
Abstract excerpt
A successfully treated case of a spontaneous aortic thrombosis in a neonate is described as an illustration of the advantages of using low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) over unfractionated heparin (UFH) for anticoagulation therapy. A 5-day-old neonate presented with an abdominal aortic thrombosis detected by echocardiography. Intravenous UFH was commenced following thrombectomy. Poor venous access made...
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