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ArticleJournal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques2026

Sharp recanalization of chronic total venous occlusions using the TipsStar Steerable Cannula.

Eric D Cyphers, David S Shin, Ryan Murray, Matthew Abad-Santos, Eric J Monroe, Jeffrey F B Chick

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6 authors.

Eric D CyphersDivision of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.
David S ShinDivision of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.
Ryan MurrayDivision of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.
Matthew Abad-SantosSection of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Eric J MonroeSection of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI.
Jeffrey F B ChickDivision of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chronic total venous occlusions are challenging to recanalize due to anatomic complexity and limited directional control. This report describes the use of the TipsStar Steerable Cannula (BD) to facilitate sharp recanalization of chronic deep venous occlusions in five patients (3 males; 2 females; mean age, 47.2 ± 8.2 years) with symptomatic chronic total venous occlusions (mean length, 26.6 ± 13.9-mm). Indications included restoration of hemodialysis access (n = 2), relief of debilitating extremity symptoms (n = 2), and need for peripherally inserted central catheter for long-term antibiotics (n = 1). Technical success was 100%, requiring no more than three passes in all cases. There were no adverse events. The TipsStar Steerable Cannula represents a promising tool to facilitate sharp recanalization of chronic total venous occlusions.

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Chronic total venous occlusionSharp recanalizationTipsStar Steerable Cannula

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PMCPMC12634835

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