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American Journal of Neuroradiology 20:1467-1469 (9 1999)
© 1999 American Society of Neuroradiology

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Removal of a Thrombus from the Sigmoid and Transverse Sinuses with a Rheolytic Thrombectomy Catheter

Alan M. Scarrow^,a, Robert L. Williams^a, Charles A. Jungreis^a, Howard Yonas^a and Meera R. Scarrow^a

^a From the Department of Neurosurgery (A.M.S., C.A.J., H.Y.), the Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology (R.L.W., C.A.J.), the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (M.R.S.), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Magee Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213.

Summary: A rheolytic thrombectomy catheter was used to remove thrombus without thrombolytics from the sigmoid and transverse sinuses of a 34-year-old woman. Using small, high-flow fluid jets and Venturi-effect suction, this catheter allowed mechanical removal of thrombus. This technique may obviate the need for thrombolytic agents and the risks associated with their use.

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