Journal article
Varied opinions on thrombolysis for venous thromboembolism in infants and children: Findings from a survey of pediatric hematology–oncology specialists
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Recent guidelines discourage routine use of thrombolytic agents for treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in pediatric patients, but actual practice patterns are unknown.
PROCEDURE: An electronic survey was emailed to all active and trainee members of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology in April 2008. Respondents were asked a series of multiple-choice questions based on hypothetical case scenarios describing …
Authors
Yee DL; Chan AKC; Williams S; Goldenberg NA; Massicotte MP; Raffini LJ
Journal
Pediatric Blood & Cancer, Vol. 53, No. 6, pp. 960–966
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
December 2009
DOI
10.1002/pbc.22146
ISSN
1545-5009