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American Journal of Neuroradiology 20:414-417 (3 1999)
© 1999 American Society of Neuroradiology

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Rapid Thrombectomy of Superior Sagittal Sinus and Transverse Sinus Thrombosis with a Rheolytic Catheter Device

Michael J. Opatowsky^,a, P. Pearse Morris^a, John D. Regan^a, Jeffrey D. Mewborne^a and John A. Wilson^a

^a From the Departments of Radiology (M.J.O., P.P.M., J.D.R., J.D.M.) and Neurosurgery (J.A.W.), Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC.

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.

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