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Direct mechanical thrombectomy with thromboaspiration in cerebral venous sinus thrombosis

  • February 22, 2018
  • Posted by: Vikram Huded
  • Category: Scientific Publications
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  • Authors: Vikram Bohra
  • Publication date: 2017/4
  • Journal: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
  • Volume: 20
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 160
  • Publisher: Medknow Publications
  • Description: Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVT) accounts for 0.5%–1% of all stroke cases.[1] Stroke registry in India reported 1.22% of strokes to be due to CVT. It is commonly seen in young female in peripartum period.[2] The etiological factors include pregnancy, dehydration, use of oral contraceptive pills or other drugs, infections, prothrombotic states, hematological disorders, and connective tissue disorders.[1] Most common clinical features are headache and seizures.[3, 4] Diplopia, papilledema, and motor deficits such as mono or hemiparesis are frequent findings.[1] Systemic anticoagulation using conventional or low molecular weight heparin is the mainstay of treatment.[1] About 9%–13% of patients deteriorate on anticoagulation and direct catheter-guided thrombolysis or mechanical thrombectomy is preferred treatment modality in such cases.[1, 5]A 25-year-old postpartum female and a …
  • Scholar articles: Direct mechanical thrombectomy with thromboaspiration in cerebral venous sinus thrombosis | V Bohra – Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2017