Flow-directed catheter for superselective arterial catheterization: an experimental evaluation.
A coaxial infusion catheter of 3 Fr Teflon and Gore-Tex was developed to facilitate superselective catheterization of cerebral arteries for the delivery of therapeutic agents. The catheter, technique for use, and preliminary results are described.
D000818:Animals; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002536:Cerebral Arteries; D004285:Dogs; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene
D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene