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Rapid thrombectomy of superior sagittal sinus and transverse sinus thrombosis with a rheolytic catheter device.

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: Thrombosis of the dural venous sinuses is a potentially lethal condition that remains a diagnostic dilemma. Clinical outcome is typically dependent on the timeliness of diagnosis and definitive treatment. We report a case of successful rapid thrombectomy of extensive thrombus within the superior sagittal and transverse sinuses using a rheolytic catheter device. This appears to be a promising treatment option, particularly in those patients who do not respond to other, more established, forms of therapy.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: M J Opatowsky, P P Morris, J D Regan, J D Mewborne, J A Wilson

Institutions: Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Wake Forest University

Language: English

Topic: Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2181569469

FWCI: 3.337

Cites: 15

Cited by: 81

Related to: 10