Distal-Tip Shape-Consistency Testing of Steam-Shaped Microcatheters Suitable for Cerebral Aneurysm Coil Placement

  • 19 June 2004
    • journal article
    • Vol. 25  (6) , 1058-1061
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Although the selection of microcatheter for endovascular aneurysmal treatment is one important factor in patient outcome, the use of steam shaping for achieving safe entry and stability during coil placement has not, to our knowledge, been systematically evaluated. The goal of this study was to compare the durability of distal microcatheter steam shaping in five different catheters with typical intraprocedural stresses that are similar to those encountered during aneurysm coil placement.

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