Stentriever thrombectomy with distal protection device for carotid free floating thrombus: a technical case report.

Giragani, Suresh; Balani, Ankit; Agrawal, Vikas · J Neurointerv Surg · 2017

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report the clinical details, imaging findings and management of a 45-year-old man who presented with recurrent transient ischemic attacks due to carotid free floating thrombus. Free floating thrombus of the carotid artery is a very rare condition with a high risk of distal embolic shower. The optimal treatment options are debatable and include medical management, surgical thrombectomy and endovascular thrombectomy. We describe the use of a stentriever with filter protection in the management of carotid free floating thrombus as a novel treatment option.

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