Methods Embolectomy




1 methods

1.1 catheter embolectomy

1.1.1 balloon embolectomy
1.1.2 aspiration embolectomy


1.2 surgical embolectomy





methods

illustration of angiojet; coronary thrombectomy



catheter embolectomy
balloon embolectomy

typically done inserting catheter inflatable balloon attached tip artery, passing catheter tip beyond clot, inflating balloon, , removing clot withdrawing catheter. catheter called fogarty, named after inventor thomas j. fogarty.


possible complications of balloon embolectomy include intimal lesions, can lead thrombosis. vessel may affected dissection or rupture or causing cholesterol embolism atherosclerotic plaques.


aspiration embolectomy

catheter embolectomy used aspiration embolectomy, thrombus removed suction rather pushing balloon. rapid , effective way of removing thrombi in thromboembolic occlusions of limb arteries below inguinal ligament, in leg infarction.


surgical embolectomy

surgical embolectomy simple surgical removal of clot following incision vessel open surgery on artery.








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