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Ultralong, reverse-curve angiographic catheter
B Fellmeth1, J J Bookstein, A Lurie
1Department of Radiology, University of California Medical Center, San Diego 92103.
Radiology
|September 1, 1989
Summary
A new ultralong, reverse-curve angiographic catheter aids selective internal pudendal arteriography for vasculogenic impotence. This tool achieved a 95% success rate in catheterizing internal pudendal arteries.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
- Urology
Background:
- Vasculogenic impotence diagnosis requires precise visualization of the internal pudendal arteries.
- Selective arteriography is crucial for evaluating blood flow abnormalities.
- Existing catheter technologies may present challenges in accessing these specific vessels.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate a novel ultralong, reverse-curve angiographic catheter.
- To assess the catheter's efficacy in selective internal pudendal arteriography.
- To determine the catheter's utility in other vascular procedures.
Main Methods:
- Development of an ultralong, reverse-curve angiographic catheter.
- Application of the catheter for selective internal pudendal arteriography in over 200 attempts.
- Utilization of the catheter in approximately 100 additional vascular interventions.
Main Results:
- Successful selective catheterization of the internal pudendal arteries was achieved in 95% of cases.
- The catheter demonstrated high efficacy and reliability in the target vessel.
- The device proved versatile, being used effectively in various non-pudendal vascular procedures.
Conclusions:
- The ultralong, reverse-curve angiographic catheter is a highly effective tool for selective internal pudendal arteriography.
- This catheter facilitates improved diagnosis of vasculogenic impotence.
- The device offers broad applicability in interventional vascular procedures.