CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology

, Volume 19, Issue 4, pp 255–259 | Cite as

Recanalization of aged venous thrombotic occlusions with the aid of a rheolytic system: An experimental study

  • Calin Vicol
  • Harald Dalichau
Laboratory Investigations

Abstract

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.

Key words

Venous thrombosis Experimental study Percutaneous transluminal thromboembolectomy 

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Calin Vicol
    • 1
  • Harald Dalichau
    • 1
  1. 1.Clinic for Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryGeorg-August-University GöttingenGöttingenGermany

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