Removal of a thrombus from the sigmoid and transverse sinuses with a rheolytic thrombectomy catheter.
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.
Scarrow
A M
AM
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Magee Women's Hospital, Pennsylvania 15213, USA.
Williams
R L
RL
Jungreis
C A
CA
Yonas
H
H
Scarrow
M R
MR
D000328:Adult; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012851:Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000295:instrumentation; D017131:Thrombectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*