Guidezilla Catheter in Neuroendovascular Interventions: A Case Series Study

Authors

Ammar Jum'ah, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Michael Fana, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Hassan Aboul Nour, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Abdalla J. Albanna, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Owais Alsrouji, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Alex B. Chebl, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Jumah A, Fana M, Aboul-Nour H, Albanna AJ, AlSrouji OK, and Chebl A. Guidezilla Catheter in Neuroendovascular Interventions: A Case Series Study. World Neurosurg 2024.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-24-2024

Publication Title

World Neurosurg

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Neuroendovascular procedures can be challenging due to severe angulation of the cervical and cranial vessels. Typical approaches for overcoming this tortuosity involve using multiple telescoping catheter systems to provide proximal support for therapeutic device delivery. Although this approach can be effective, it does have limitations.

METHODS: We describe the utility of the Guidezilla (Boston Scientific, Natick, Massachusetts, USA) guide extension catheter, a device designed for coronary interventions, in the treatment of 3 patients undergoing neuroendovascular procedures.

RESULTS: In these 3 cases, the decision to use a guide extension catheter varied but was mainly due to severe tortuosity, heavy calcifications, and failure to introduce stents into distal locations.

CONCLUSIONS: Although helpful in overcoming challenging anatomy, the Guidezilla guide extension catheter should be used with caution when used as a bailout device.

PubMed ID

38663737

ePublication

ePub ahead of print

Volume

188

First Page

15

Last Page

19