Microcatheters with extra-long detachable tip: A promising treatment option in dural arteriovenous fistulas.

Philipp Gölitz Hannes Lücking Michael Franz Xaver Knott Stefan W HockSebastian BrandnerFrauke KnossallaArnd Doerfler

Published in: Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences (2022)

Using microcatheters with extra-long detachable tip for dAVF embolization seems to offer a safe and effective treatment option with exceptional high occlusion rate at a single stage. The high navigability facilitates catheterization of a single selected target pedicle that is often enough to reach complete dAVF occlusion. Combining these microcatheters with the simplified pressure cooker technique turned out to be safe and easy to handle and might allow an increasing dAVF occlusion rate.

Keyphrases

combination therapy
replacement therapy