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Case Reports
Distal intracranial catheterization of patients with tortuous vascular anatomy using a new hybrid guide catheter.
- Scott D Simon, Arthur J Ulm, Antonio Russo, Erminia Albanese, and Robert A Mericle.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN 37232-2380, USA.
- Surg Neurol. 2009 Dec 1; 72 (6): 737-40; discussion 740.
BackgroundA hybrid guide catheter mates the traditional strong guide catheter with a thin, soft distal tip, allowing placement further into the distal cervical or proximal cranial circulation.Case DescriptionWe present 5 cases in which traditional guide catheters were unable to successfully navigate tortuous anatomy or provide stable support for intervention.ConclusionHybrid guide catheters provided safe, stable support for successful treatment. Hybrid guide catheters allow for treatment for patients who previously were not candidates for neuroendovascular surgery.Copyright 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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