Mechanical thrombectomy of iliocaval thrombosis using a protective expandable sheath

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2004 May-Jun;27(3):254-8. doi: 10.1007/s00270-003-0104-z. Epub 2004 May 6.

Abstract

We report a case of successful percutaneous treatment of a subacute ilio-caval venous thrombosis in a 64-year-old female patient by using a novel combination of a rotatory fragmentation device (percutaneous thrombectomy device: PTD) and large wire basket (temporary Günther basket filter) under temporary caval filter protection using an expandable sheath. Because the patient had multiple myeloma with increased risk for contrast media-induced renal failure, the therapeutic angiographic procedure was performed without iodinated contrast medium. Non-contrast-enhanced MR venography (high-resolution True FISP) confirmed the effective thrombus removal by the percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon / instrumentation
  • Catheterization, Peripheral
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Safety
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Iliac Vein*
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis
  • Multiple Myeloma / therapy
  • Phlebography / methods
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Thrombectomy / instrumentation*
  • Thrombectomy / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vena Cava Filters*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior*
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Venous Thrombosis / therapy*