Combined use of stent-retriever and aspiration thrombectomy for cerebral venous sinus thrombosis involving the straight sinus: A case report

Abstract

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is generally treated with anticoagulation therapy, however, endovascular therapy is considered for refractory cases. A 42-year-old woman presented with a progressive disturbance in consciousness, and diagnosed CVST in the straight sinus (SS). Recanalization of SS was achieved by emergent thrombectomy using aspiration catheter and stent-retriever system, and her level of consciousness improved immediately. The combined use of them aided the removal of the thrombus located in the SS.

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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis mechanical thrombectomy stent-retriever aspiration catheter straight sinus

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