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ArticleInterventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences2022

Improving endovascular access to the target vessel for thrombus aspiration -Use of the wedge device to overcome anatomic hurdles.

Roisin M O'Cearbhaill, J Alderson, S Power, D B Herlihy, P Brennan, A O'Hare, J Thornton

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Article in Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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10 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Coronary balloon-assisted navigation of aspiration catheter for stroke thrombectomy.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2026
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  2. Improved catheter delivery for aspiration thrombectomy using Tenzing 7 ledge reducing catheter and FreeClimb 70.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2026
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  4. A single-center study of the RED 72 reperfusion catheter with SENDit technology in proximal large vessel occlusions.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2025
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  5. Impact of next-generation delivery assist catheters and crossing strategy on reperfusion success in aspiration thrombectomy.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2025
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  7. Macrowire for intracranial thrombectomy: An early experience of a new device and technique for anterior circulation large vessel occlusion stroke.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2024
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  9. Standardised aspiration first approach reduces materials used and cost of thrombectomy procedure in anterior circulation large vessel occlusion stoke.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2023
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7 authors.

Roisin M O'CearbhaillDepartment of Radiology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6076-6441
J AldersonDepartment of Radiology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
S PowerDepartment of Radiology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
D B HerlihyDepartment of Radiology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
P BrennanDepartment of Radiology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
A O'HareDepartment of Radiology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
J ThorntonDepartment of Radiology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

background and purposeAspiration is a successful technique used in thrombectomy for acute stroke. It is contingent upon the appropriate position of the aspiration catheter, so that it is in contact with the thrombus. However, navigating the craniocervical vasculature is challenging is some patients. The wedge microcatheter (MicroVention®) is designed to reduce the gap between the microcatheter and the SofiaPlus 6F catheter for ease of advancement. The purpose of this study is to describe our initial experience with the wedge microcatheter. MATERIALS AND

methodsA retrospective review of 38 consecutive patients in whom the wedge microcatheter was used during thrombectomy was performed to determine whether the wedge microcatheter was successful in delivering the Sofia catheter to the desired location.

resultsWe have found this device to be successful in delivering the aspiration catheter to the correct position in 97% (

conclusionThe wedge microcatheter is a successful tool in delivering the aspiration catheter to the desired vessel for revascularisation.

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Brain IschemiaEndovascular ProceduresStrokeThrombosisCathetersHumansRetrospective StudiesThrombectomyTreatment OutcomecathetersStrokethrombectomy

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PMID34121488
PMCPMC9131496

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