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A new device for percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy in acute limb ischemia.

Abstract
Acute limb ischemia caused by thromboembolism is an emergent and life-threatening disease. Rapid revascularization is inevitable to prevent major amputation. So far, thrombectomy by Fogarty balloon catheter has been a standard procedure for this emergent setting, though it is sometimes difficult to accomplish complete removal of thrombus within peripheral arteries. Herein, we report a case with acute limb ischemia which was successfully treated by a new mechanical thrombectomy device. This home-made device split thrombus into small pieces within arteries, and accelerated the efficiency of thrombus removal by an aspiration catheter thereafter.
AuthorsYukiko Honma, Kazushi Urasawa, Katsuhiko Sato, Ryoji Koshida
JournalCardiovascular intervention and therapeutics (Cardiovasc Interv Ther) Vol. 26 Issue 2 Pg. 166-71 (May 2011) ISSN: 1868-4300 [Print] Japan
PMID24122541 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

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