Distal filtration versus flow reversal: An ex vivo assessment of the choices for carotid embolic protection Joseph H. Rapp, MD, Lei Zhu, MD, Kelsey Hollenbeck, BS, Rajabrata Sarkar, MD, PhD, Pauline M. Velez, MD, Linda M. Reilly, MD, Jade Hiramoto, MD, Xian-Mang Pan, MD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 49, Issue 5, Pages 1181-1188 (May 2009) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.12.028 Copyright © 2009 Terms and Conditions
Fig Carotid plaques excised en bloc were placed in tailored polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) “adventitia”. The 6-0 silk suture was used to direct the guide wires through the plaque lumen. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2009 49, 1181-1188DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2008.12.028) Copyright © 2009 Terms and Conditions