The effect of drug-induced thrombocytopenia on direct-current transcatheter electrocoagulation.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Direct-current transcatheter electrocoagulation in vitro produced substantial clots in thrombocytopenic blood in dogs. The splenic artery was occluded in 3 dogs following ristocetin-induced thrombocytopenia. This procedure may produce effective vessel occlusion in patients with platelet-poor blood.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Thompson, WM; Pizzo, S; Jackson, DC; Johnsrude, IS

Published Date

  • September 1, 1977

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 124 / 3

Start / End Page

  • 831 - 833

PubMed ID

  • 887785

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0033-8419

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1148/124.3.831

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States