[Postpartum superior longitudinal sinus venous thrombosis]

Ginecol Obstet Mex. 1998 Feb:66:69-71.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

The pregnancy increases the risk of cardiovascular ischemic events, The longitudinal sinus thrombosis is very rare, but the incidence increases during pregnancy and puerperium. The mortality rates range from 25% to 50%. This report consists of a case which was studied and managed at the Military Central Hospital. It occurred on the 12th day post C-S. The diagnostic was confirmed by MRI. The treatment consisted of rest and heparin with a successful development. Our findings agreed with the studies reported at the literature that suggested a beneficial effect with the heparin's use, lowering drastically the mortality rates. Some still oppose to its use because of the risk of an intracranial hemorrhage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Heparin / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Puerperal Disorders* / diagnosis
  • Puerperal Disorders* / drug therapy
  • Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial* / diagnosis
  • Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial* / drug therapy
  • Warfarin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Fibrinolytic Agents
  • Warfarin
  • Heparin