Tissues considered to have high fibrinolytic activity
Tissues considered to have high fibrinolytic activity
High fibrinolytic activity
Oropharynx/nasopharynx
Gums
Nose
Sinuses
Teeth
Tonsils
Genitourinary tract
Bladder
Endometrium
Prostate
Mucosal surfaces are generally considered to have high fibrinolytic activity. However, there are no high-quality studies evaluating the fibrinolytic activity of different tissues, and this list is mostly based on clinical experience. Refer to UpToDate for details of the clinical implications.