RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Superselective Intraarterial Fibrinolysis in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 565
OP 567
VO 20
IS 4
A1 Riccardo Padolecchia
A1 Michele Puglioli
A1 Maria Cristina Ragone
A1 Andrea Romani
A1 Paolo Luigi Collavoli
YR 1999
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/20/4/565.abstract
AB Summary: Intraarterial fibrinolysis was performed in three patients with acute central retinal artery occlusion using recombinant tissue plasminogen activator as a fibrinolytic agent. In two cases the ophthalmic artery was selectively catheterized, and in the other a thrombolytic drug was infused into the ophthalmic artery by way of the meningeal collaterals. All patients experienced visual improvement. Fibrinolysis can produce better results than obtained from conservative treatment. A good prognosis can be achieved if the treatment starts within the first 4 to 5 hours after occlusion.