Mechanical and chemical thrombolysis of cerebral sinus thrombosis: evolution of a technique

J Neurosurg. 2011 Jan;114(1):136-9. doi: 10.3171/2010.2.JNS09685. Epub 2010 Mar 5.

Abstract

Cerebral sinus thrombosis, although uncommon, can be lethal if not recognized and treated quickly. Systemic heparin has become the treatment standard of care; however, some patients' conditions continue to deteriorate even while taking heparin. Endovascular techniques for thrombolysis have continued to evolve. The authors present a case of cerebral sinus thrombosis treated with a combination of mechanical and chemical intrasinus thrombolysis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Endovascular Procedures / trends*
  • Female
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial / therapy*
  • Suction*
  • Thrombolytic Therapy*
  • Tirofiban
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tyrosine / analogs & derivatives*
  • Tyrosine / therapeutic use
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Fibrinolytic Agents
  • Tyrosine
  • Tirofiban