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. 1999 Mar 15;83(6):981-3, A10.
doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(98)01043-1.

Transcatheter coil embolization of abnormal vascular connections using a new type of delivery catheter for enhanced control

L R Prieto  1 , L A Latson, B Dalvi, M M Arbetman, M R Ebeid, T T Lamorgese
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Transcatheter coil embolization of abnormal vascular connections using a new type of delivery catheter for enhanced control

L R Prieto et al. Am J Cardiol. .

Abstract

A new type of delivery catheter, designed with a 0.033-inch distal tip that grips a 0.038-inch Gianturco coil, was used to occlude 61 abnormal vascular connections in 44 patients with a complete closure rate of 87%. Withdrawal (n = 6) or repositioning (n = 2) of an inappropriately positioned coil was necessary in 8 of 44 patients, and was successfully achieved in all by the delivery catheter without need for additional equipment.

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