RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Removal of a Thrombus from the Sigmoid and Transverse Sinuses with a Rheolytic Thrombectomy Catheter
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1467
OP 1469
VO 20
IS 8
A1 Scarrow, Alan M.
A1 Williams, Robert L.
A1 Jungreis, Charles A.
A1 Yonas, Howard
A1 Scarrow, Meera R.
YR 1999
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/20/8/1467.abstract
AB Summary: A rheolytic thrombectomy catheter was used to remove thrombus without thrombolytics from the sigmoid and transverse sinuses of a 34-year-old woman. Using small, high-flow fluid jets and Venturi-effect suction, this catheter allowed mechanical removal of thrombus. This technique may obviate the need for thrombolytic agents and the risks associated with their use.