http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/1998/11/Articles/The-use-of-fibrinolytic-agents-in-drainage-of-complicated-fluid-collections.aspxRecently, the concept of utilizing intracavitary fibrinolytic agents to hasten and improve percutaneous image-guided drainage of complicated fluid collections, such as abscesses, empyemas, and hematomas, has gained interest and favor. In this article, the authors review the finer points in the use of this therapy, hoping to spur more rigorous investigation into its appropriate role and optimal algorithm.Thursday, 21 Sep 2000 16:46:23 GMT