RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Embolectomy in a Rabbit Acute Arterial Occlusion Model Using a Novel Electromechanical Extraction Device
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 872
OP 874
VO 28
IS 5
A1 Hartman, J.
A1 Small, W.
A1 Wilson, T.S.
A1 Brock, J.
A1 Buckley, P.R.
A1 Benett, W.J.
A1 Loge, J.M.
A1 Maitland, D.J.
YR 2007
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/28/5/872.abstract
AB SUMMARY: A prototype endovascular electromechanical clot-extraction device was fabricated using a combination of shape memory polymer and shape memory nickel-titanium alloy (nitinol). Five embolic vascular occlusions were created in 4 rabbits by injecting thermally coagulated blood through a 4F catheter in the common carotid artery. Angiography immediately after clot injection showed complete or partial occlusion of the common carotid artery. Posttreatment angiography showed complete (2/5), partial (2/5), or no (1/5) restoration of blood flow.