Mechanical thrombectomy "as a rescue treatment" of thromboembolic complications during endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms

J Neuroradiol. 2013 Dec;40(5):360-3. doi: 10.1016/j.neurad.2013.08.002. Epub 2013 Nov 14.

Abstract

Acute thromboembolic periprocedural events during endovascular intracranial aneurysm treatment are mostly treated with intravenous or intra-arterial pharmacological thrombolysis. The present report describes a case of mechanical thrombectomy as a rescue treatment that may be an acceptable alternative to the current strategies. The feasibility and safety of stent retrievers in such a clinical indication are also discussed.

Keywords: Intracranial aneurysms; Stent retriever; Thromboembolic events.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Endovascular Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / complications
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Intracranial Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Intracranial Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Intracranial Thrombosis / surgery*
  • Mechanical Thrombolysis / instrumentation*
  • Mechanical Thrombolysis / methods*
  • Radiography
  • Reoperation / methods
  • Treatment Outcome