Case Report


Urokinase application for hemothorax in pulmonary mucormycosis

Lucas Hodel, Ilhan Inci, Urs Schanz, Bart Vrugt, Walter Weder, Sven Hillinger

Abstract

We present an exemplary case of an immunocompromised patient with pulmonary mucormycosis successfully treated by a combination of surgical removal of the mucor and urokinase to control the recurring hemothorax. The use of urokinase in hemothoraces is a way to reduce repetitive surgeries in weak patients.

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