Rapid thrombectomy of superior sagittal sinus and transverse sinus thrombosis with a rheolytic catheter device.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: M J Opatowsky, P P Morris, J D Regan, J D Mewborne, J A Wilson
• Journal: AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology (AJNR Am J Neuroradiol) Vol. 20 Issue 3 Pg. 414-7 (Mar 1999) ISSN: 0195-6108 [Print] United States
• PMID: 10219406 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Plasminogen Activators
• Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator

Topics

• Acute Disease
• Adult
• Catheterization (instrumentation)
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Plasminogen Activators (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Rheology (instrumentation)
• Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial (surgery)
• Thrombectomy (instrumentation)
• Time Factors
• Treatment Outcome
• Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)