BACKGROUND: 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. CASE DESCRIPTION: We present 5 cases in which traditional guide catheters were unable to successfully navigate tortuous anatomy or provide stable support for intervention. CONCLUSION: 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. Copyright 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
BACKGROUND: 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. CASE DESCRIPTION: We present 5 cases in which traditional guide catheters were unable to successfully navigate tortuous anatomy or provide stable support for intervention. CONCLUSION: 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. Copyright 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Authors: Geoffrey P Colby; Li-Mei Lin; Risheng Xu; Narlin Beaty; Matthew T Bender; Bowen Jiang; Judy Huang; Rafael J Tamargo; Alexander L Coon Journal: Interv Neurol Date: 2017-02-03
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