title: Extensive dural sinus thrombosis: successful recanalization with thrombolysis and a novel thrombectomy device.
abstract: The author presents a novel endovascular treatment approach to extensive dural venous sinus thrombosis using the Penumbra clot aspiration system and local administration of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator. The clinical course, technical treatment aspects, and follow-up are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA. kristine.blackham@uhhospitals.org
authors.forename: Kristine A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Blackham
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D012851:Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D013396:Suction; D017131:Thrombectomy / Q000295:instrumentation; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D010959:Tissue Plasminogen Activator / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents; D010959:Tissue Plasminogen Activator