RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Stentriever thrombectomy with distal protection device for carotid free floating thrombus: a technical case report
JF BMJ Case Reports
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP bcr2016012904
DO 10.1136/bcr-2016-012904
VO 2017
A1 Suresh Giragani
A1 Ankit Balani
A1 Vikas Agrawal
YR 2017
UL http://casereports.bmj.com/content/2017/bcr-2016-012904.abstract
AB 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.