Surg Neurol
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Case Reports
Distal intracranial catheterization of patients with tortuous vascular anatomy using a new hybrid guide catheter.
A 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. ⋯ Hybrid 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.