Balloon-Assisted Endovascular Thrombectomy for Tibial Thromboembolism

Ann Vasc Surg. 2022 Feb:79:440.e1-440.e5. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.07.039. Epub 2021 Oct 11.

Abstract

We present a novel approach to endovascular thrombectomy using the Penumbra Indigo® Aspiration System with balloon assistance for a thromboembolic occlusion to the tibioperoneal trunk and tibial arteries causing acute limb ischemia. This technique allows for effective suction thrombectomy of distal vessels into a shorter, large-diameter aspiration catheter, thereby overcoming the limitations of the longer but smaller aspiration catheters.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Endovascular Procedures / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Thrombectomy / instrumentation*
  • Thromboembolism / diagnostic imaging
  • Thromboembolism / physiopathology
  • Thromboembolism / therapy*
  • Tibial Arteries* / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibial Arteries* / physiopathology
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Access Devices*