Catheter-based neurosalvage for acute embolic complication during carotid intervention Mao-Shin Lin, MD, Ying-Hsien Chen, MD, Chi-Chao Chao, MD, Cheng-Hsin Lin, MD, Hung-Yuan Li, MD, Chia-Lun Chao, MD, PhD, Ming-Fong Chen, MD, PhD, Hsien-Li Kao, MD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 52, Issue 2, Pages 308-313 (August 2010) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.03.024 Copyright © 2010 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig Intracranial stenting with balloon-expandable stent for neurosalvage is shown in patient 2. A, Cerebral angiogram shows occlusion of the left middle cerebral artery, M1/M2 segments (arrow). B, Guidewire fragmentation and balloon angioplasty. C, Partial recanalization of the M1/M2 after balloon angioplasty. D, Balloon-expandable stent deployment. E, Successful recanalization after stenting. F, Follow-up angiogram 6 months later shows patent stent with mild neointimal proliferation (arrow). Journal of Vascular Surgery 2010 52, 308-313DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2010.03.024) Copyright © 2010 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions