Local intraarterial thrombolysis in vertebrobasilar thromboembolic disease.

  • 1 May 1983
    • journal article
    • case report
    • Vol. 4  (3) , 401-404
Abstract
The poor prognosis of basilar artery occlusion is well known. Systemic anticoagulation rarely prevents a lethal outcome. A new therapeutic approach involves selective perfusion of streptokinase through the vertebrobasilar artery via a coaxial catheter system. Three of five reported cases demonstrated successful vascular recanalization with clinical improvement.

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