RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Laboratory Evaluation of a Microangioscope for Potential Percutaneous Cerebrovascular Applications
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 363
OP 365
VO 22
IS 2
A1 Massoud, Tarik F.
A1 Murayama, Yuichi
A1 Viñuela, Fernando
A1 Utsumi, Atsushi
YR 2001
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/22/2/363.abstract
AB Summary: A laboratory-based study of the physical and performance characteristics of a new 0.25-mm-thin microangioscope was performed. The microangioscope tested was compatible with currently available microcatheters, but its tip was considerably stiff and of limited radiopacity. Poor image quality and difficult image interpretation were further drawbacks. Intensive efforts are directed at addressing current limitations and testing further innovations that could pave the way for future performance in neurovascular endoscopy.