RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Rapid Thrombectomy of Superior Sagittal Sinus and Transverse Sinus Thrombosis with a Rheolytic Catheter Device
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 414
OP 417
VO 20
IS 3
A1 Opatowsky, Michael J.
A1 Morris, P. Pearse
A1 Regan, John D.
A1 Mewborne, Jeffrey D.
A1 Wilson, John A.
YR 1999
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/20/3/414.abstract
AB Summary: 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.