Dual and Balloon-Assisted AngioJet Thrombectomy for Iliofemoral Deep Venous Thrombosis

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zubin Irani ◽  
Sara Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Post Thrombotic Syndrome ◽  
Thrombus Removal ◽  
Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens ◽  
Extremity Veins

Lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) may be complicated by pulmonary embolism, post-thrombotic syndrome, and phlegmasia cerulea dolens. Due to these complications, the American Venous Forum now recommends thrombus removal for large or symptomatic thrombus burden. The AngioJet Solent Proxy and Omni thrombectomy sets are indicated for use in iliofemoral and lower extremity veins with a diameter ≥3 mm. The device has quickly become a preferred device among the available mechanical thrombectomy options. The AngioJet system has been demonstrated as both efficacious and safe as a method of thrombectomy in lower extremity DVT. This chapter discusses two techniques to utilize the AngioJet device in iliofemoral DVT.

scholarly journals Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy combined with catheter-directed thrombolysis in the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism and lower extremity deep venous thrombosis: A novel one-stop endovascular strategy

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 836-851 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing Liu ◽  
MingYuan Liu ◽  
LiHong Yan ◽  
JunWei Yan ◽  
Jiang Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Acute Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Iliac Vein ◽  
Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Catheter Directed Thrombolysis

Objective This study was performed to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT) combined with catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) in patients with acute pulmonary embolism (APE) and lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (LEDVT). Methods In total, 20 consecutive patients with APE and LEDVT were prospectively selected for PMT combined with CDT. Mechanical thrombus fragmentation and aspiration using a pigtail rotation catheter followed by CDT was performed in each patient. Details regarding the patients’ clinical presentation and outcome, pulmonary status parameters (pulmonary arterial pressure, partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood, Miller score, thigh and calf circumference, and shock index), and lower extremity parameters (thrombus-lysis grade and Villalta scale score) were recorded. Results All 20 patients’ clinical manifestations significantly improved. Both the clinical success rate and technical success rate were 100%. No major adverse events occurred during hospitalization. Four patients developed iliac vein compression syndrome and underwent stent implantation in the iliac vein. No pulmonary embolism recurred within 16.5±6.8 months of follow-up. Conclusions The combination of PMT and CDT is a safe and effective treatment for APE and LEDVT with good short- and intermediate-term clinical outcomes.

scholarly journals Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) in Lower Extremity Amputation as Cause of Pulmonary Embolism

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Montserrat Pérez Pinar ◽  
Regina Pastor Toledo ◽  
Antonio Hernandez Castro ◽  
Julián Solís García del Pozo
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Lower Extremity Amputation ◽  
Extremity Amputation

Validation of the LET classification

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 14-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
RHW Strijkers ◽  
CWKP Arnoldussen ◽  
CHA Wittens
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Original Data ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Post Thrombotic Syndrome ◽  
Thrombus Removal ◽  
Disease Specific

Introduction Acute thrombus removal therapies may reduce post-thrombotic syndrome in certain deep venous thrombosis patients. The LET classification is designed to identify patients at high risk for developing post-thrombotic syndrome in the acute phase using thrombus location and extent. This study evaluates the use of the LET classification to predict post-thrombotic syndrome in a cohort of patients after deep venous thrombosis. Methods A cohort of 660 deep venous thrombosis patients was invited to participate and fill out a questionnaire with Quality of life questionnaires, basic information, a modified self-assessment version of the Villalta scale for post-thrombotic syndrome and potential confounders. Original data on thrombus extension was available, and the LET classes were determined. Obtained information was analysed using ANOVA and in a multiple logistic regression model to correct for confounders. All different LET classes were compared to post-thrombotic syndrome occurrence, post-thrombotic syndrome prediction and disease specific quality of life scores (VEINES-Sym/Qol). Results Three hundred and fifteen patients responded, and in 309 a post-thrombotic syndrome score was distilled. LET I,II,III ( n = 63) had an odds ratio of 3.4(1.2–9.2) for predicting severe post-thrombotic syndrome, and LET II ( n = 17) had an odds ratio of 5.1(1.3–20.8) compared to LET class I ( n = 97). Both the VEINES-Sym and VEINES-Qol score were significantly lower for LET I,II,III compared to LET I, and LET II compared to LET I. Conclusion The LET classification can be used to classify patients according to acute thrombus location and extent. Extensive and centrally located (LET I,II,III) deep venous thrombosis showed the highest probability in developing severe post-thrombotic syndrome and lower disease specific quality of life.

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