Journal of neurointerventional surgery
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Multicenter Study
Initial experience with the coaxial dual-lumen Scepter C balloon catheter for endovascular management of cerebral vasospasm from subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Post-hemorrhagic cerebral vasospasm accounts for significant morbidity and mortality in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Intra-arterial therapies including vasodilator administration and/or balloon angioplasty are used when medical management fails. The Scepter C is a newer dual coaxial lumen temporary occlusion balloon catheter used for the treatment of post-hemorrhagic cerebral vasospasm. ⋯ Endovascular treatment for post-hemorrhagic cerebral vasospasm is used when medical management fails or because of complications of medical therapies. With continuing advancements in the development of endovascular devices and techniques, more options are available for the management of cerebral vasospasm. Our initial experience with the dual coaxial lumen Scepter C occlusion balloon catheter demonstrates its feasibility in the treatment of cerebral vasospasm.