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Nonrandomized Comparison of Local Urokinase Thrombolysis Versus Systemic Heparin Anticoagulation for Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis

Mohammad Wasay, Rohit Bakshi, Suleiman Kojan, George C. Bobustuc, Neeraj Dubey, D. Hal Unwin

Stroke · 2001 · 167 citations · 30 references

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Abstract

Local thrombolysis with urokinase is fairly well tolerated and may be more effective than systemic heparin anticoagulation alone in treating SSST. A randomized, prospective study comparing these 2 treatments for SSST is warranted.

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