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01-11-2012 | Interventional Neuroradiology

Manual aspiration thrombectomy through balloon-tipped guide catheter for rapid clot burden reduction in endovascular therapy for ICA L/T occlusion

Authors: Muneer Eesa, Mohammed A. Almekhlafi, Alim P. Mitha, John H. Wong, Mayank Goyal

Published in: Neuroradiology | Issue 11/2012

Abstract

Introduction

Timely recanalization during endovascular procedures for acute ischemic stroke can be challenging in cases with large clot burden, such as those encountered in the terminal internal carotid T- or L-type occlusion.

Methods

A novel but simple technique to achieve fast reduction in clot burden in stroke patients with occlusion of the internal carotid artery termination is described where manual suction using a 60-ml syringe applied through an 8-F balloon guide catheter positioned in the cervical carotid vasculature with proximal flow arrest allows subsequent revascularization of the residual middle cerebral artery clot.

Results

The use of manual suction through a balloon-tipped guide catheter in internal carotid artery L- or T-type occlusion is illustrated. This resulted in a significant reduction of the clot burden and facilitated further interventions leading to full recanalization.

Conclusion

Manual suction using a 60-ml syringe through a ballon guide catheter is a useful and feasible technique that facilitates thrombectomy of large burden cerebral clots.

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Title: Manual aspiration thrombectomy through balloon-tipped guide catheter for rapid clot burden reduction in endovascular therapy for ICA L/T occlusion
Authors: Muneer Eesa
Mohammed A. Almekhlafi
Alim P. Mitha
John H. Wong
Mayank Goyal
Publication date: 01-11-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Neuroradiology / Issue 11/2012
Print ISSN: 0028-3940
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-012-1039-3

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Manual aspiration thrombectomy through balloon-tipped guide catheter for rapid clot burden reduction in endovascular therapy for ICA L/T occlusion

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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