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. 2017 Aug;9(8):e33.
doi: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2016-012904.rep. Epub 2017 Jan 25.

Stentriever thrombectomy with distal protection device for carotid free floating thrombus: a technical case report

Suresh Giragani  1 , Ankit Balani  2 , Vikas Agrawal  3
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Stentriever thrombectomy with distal protection device for carotid free floating thrombus: a technical case report

Suresh Giragani et al. J Neurointerv Surg. 2017 Aug.

Abstract

We report the clinical details, imaging findings and management of a 45-year-old man who presented with recurrent transient ischemic attacks due to carotid free floating thrombus. Free floating thrombus of the carotid artery is a very rare condition with a high risk of distal embolic shower. The optimal treatment options are debatable and include medical management, surgical thrombectomy and endovascular thrombectomy. We describe the use of a stentriever with filter protection in the management of carotid free floating thrombus as a novel treatment option.

Keywords: Catheter; Device; Technique; Thrombectomy.

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