Comparison of the Effectiveness of Three Methods of Recanalization in a Model of the Middle Cerebral Artery : Thrombus Aspiration via a 4F Catheter, Thrombus Aspiration via the GP Thromboaspiration Device, and Mechanical Thrombectomy Using the Solitaire Thrombectomy Device

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Introduction.

This paper compares different approaches to recanalization in a model of the middle cerebral artery (MCA).

Methods.

An occlusive thrombus (lamb's blood) was introduced into the MCA of a model of the cerebral circulation perfused with Hartmann's solution (80 pulsations/min, mean pressure 90 mm Hg).

Three methods of clot retrieval were tested: thrombus aspiration via a 4F catheter (n=26), thrombus aspiration via the GP thrombus aspiration device (GPTAD) (n=30), and mechanical thrombectomy via the Solitaire Device (n=30).

Results.

Recanalization rate was similar for all 3 approaches (62%, 77%, and 85%).

Time to recanalization was faster with aspiration devices (41 SD 42 s for 4F and 61 SD 21 s for GPTAD) than with the Solitaire (197 SD 64 s P<.05 Kruksal-Wallis).

Clot fragmentation was the same in the Solitaire (23%) and the GPTAD (23%), but higher with the 4F (53%, P<.05).

Conclusion.

In this model, thrombus aspiration was faster than mechanical thrombectomy, and similarly effective at recanalization.

These results should be confirmed in vivo.