RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Use of a coil introducer to shape microcatheters.
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 521
OP 522
VO 15
IS 3
A1 R Ernst
A1 T Tomsick
YR 1994
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/15/3/521.abstract
AB We have found that an angled tip with a 40-degree angle and a distal length of 1 to 3 mm can be useful in subselecting intracranial vessels whose origins are otherwise difficult to catheterize. In addition, curves can be introduced by shaping the coil introducer as needed. These shapes can be safely formed using a coil introducer inserted in a retrograde fashion and fixed in boiling water.