Recanalization of Aged Venous Thrombotic Occlusions with the Aid of a Rheolytic System: An Experimental Study

Journal Article · Mon Apr 15 00:00:00 EDT 1996 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S002709900051· OSTI ID:21080528

Vicol, Calin; Dalichau, Harald ^[1]

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1. Clinic for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Georg-August-University Goettingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, D-37075 Goettingen (Germany)

Purpose: The suitability of a rheolytic system for recanalization of aged venous thrombotic occlusions was tested in an animal experiment. Methods: The system consists of a flush-suction catheter and a high-pressure liquid pump. Thrombosis was experimentally induced in 13 venous segments of 10 adult goats. Results: After a mean period of 12 days, a complete thrombectomy using the flush-suction system was achieved in 12 cases. No complications such as perforation or dissection were observed. Conclusion: This system seems to be an appropriate device for percutaneous transluminal venous thrombectomy, even in older occlusions.

• OSTI ID: 21080528
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 19, Issue 4; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s002709900051; Copyright (c) 1996 Springer-Verlag New York Inc; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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