Single-Session Mechanical Thrombectomy of Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis Using the ClotTriever System: A Single-Institution Experience

Purpose The aim of this study was to provide a single-center experience in utilization of the ClotTriever mechanical thrombectomy system in acute and subacute deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Methods Retrospective review was performed for all patients who underwent DVT thrombectomy using the C...

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Main Authors: Vibhor Wadhwa, Anuj Malhotra, Andrew Kesselman
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-07-01
Series:The Arab Journal of Interventional Radiology
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0041-1742088
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description Purpose The aim of this study was to provide a single-center experience in utilization of the ClotTriever mechanical thrombectomy system in acute and subacute deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Methods Retrospective review was performed for all patients who underwent DVT thrombectomy using the ClotTriever system at a single academic medical center. Data recorded included age, gender, etiology, laterality of DVT, fluoroscopy time, perioperative parameters, type of anesthesia, concomitant usage of thrombolytics and/or stents. Follow-up Doppler ultrasounds or diagnostic venograms were reviewed, and time of reintervention (if performed) and Villalta scores were recorded. Results Ten patients were included in the study, with 6/10 female (60%), mean age 54.6 years (range: 24–80). Eight patients presented with acute iliofemoral DVT, one patient with subacute iliofemoral DVT, and one patient with subacute inferior vena cava thrombosis. Only one patient required concomitant intraprocedural thrombolytic administration, and four patients underwent same-session venous stent placement. Technical success was achieved in 90% patients and no procedure-related adverse events were observed. Reintervention within 30 days was required in two (20%) patients at 12 and 13 days. No patient required intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and mean postprocedure hospital length of stay was 2.3 days. On follow-up (mean: 214 days), five patients had no evidence of DVT and four patients showed chronic postthrombotic changes in femoropopliteal veins not requiring intervention. Conclusion The ClotTriever mechanical venous thrombectomy system demonstrates high efficacy in removal of thrombus from lower extremities in a single session, often obviating the need for thrombolytic therapy with low reintervention rates and short postprocedure hospital stay.
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spelling doaj-art-3dbec6d51ca04f9689a77743ed5c3d872025-08-20T02:52:58ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsThe Arab Journal of Interventional Radiology2542-70752542-70832021-07-01050207107510.1055/s-0041-1742088Single-Session Mechanical Thrombectomy of Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis Using the ClotTriever System: A Single-Institution ExperienceVibhor Wadhwa0Anuj Malhotra1Andrew Kesselman2Division of Interventional Radiology, New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York United StatesDivision of Interventional Radiology, New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York United StatesDivision of Interventional Radiology, New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York United StatesPurpose The aim of this study was to provide a single-center experience in utilization of the ClotTriever mechanical thrombectomy system in acute and subacute deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Methods Retrospective review was performed for all patients who underwent DVT thrombectomy using the ClotTriever system at a single academic medical center. Data recorded included age, gender, etiology, laterality of DVT, fluoroscopy time, perioperative parameters, type of anesthesia, concomitant usage of thrombolytics and/or stents. Follow-up Doppler ultrasounds or diagnostic venograms were reviewed, and time of reintervention (if performed) and Villalta scores were recorded. Results Ten patients were included in the study, with 6/10 female (60%), mean age 54.6 years (range: 24–80). Eight patients presented with acute iliofemoral DVT, one patient with subacute iliofemoral DVT, and one patient with subacute inferior vena cava thrombosis. Only one patient required concomitant intraprocedural thrombolytic administration, and four patients underwent same-session venous stent placement. Technical success was achieved in 90% patients and no procedure-related adverse events were observed. Reintervention within 30 days was required in two (20%) patients at 12 and 13 days. No patient required intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and mean postprocedure hospital length of stay was 2.3 days. On follow-up (mean: 214 days), five patients had no evidence of DVT and four patients showed chronic postthrombotic changes in femoropopliteal veins not requiring intervention. Conclusion The ClotTriever mechanical venous thrombectomy system demonstrates high efficacy in removal of thrombus from lower extremities in a single session, often obviating the need for thrombolytic therapy with low reintervention rates and short postprocedure hospital stay.http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0041-1742088deep vein thrombosismechanical thrombectomyclottrieverpostthrombotic syndrome
spellingShingle Vibhor Wadhwa
Anuj Malhotra
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Single-Session Mechanical Thrombectomy of Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis Using the ClotTriever System: A Single-Institution Experience
The Arab Journal of Interventional Radiology
deep vein thrombosis
mechanical thrombectomy
clottriever
postthrombotic syndrome
title Single-Session Mechanical Thrombectomy of Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis Using the ClotTriever System: A Single-Institution Experience
title_full Single-Session Mechanical Thrombectomy of Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis Using the ClotTriever System: A Single-Institution Experience
title_fullStr Single-Session Mechanical Thrombectomy of Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis Using the ClotTriever System: A Single-Institution Experience
title_full_unstemmed Single-Session Mechanical Thrombectomy of Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis Using the ClotTriever System: A Single-Institution Experience
title_short Single-Session Mechanical Thrombectomy of Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis Using the ClotTriever System: A Single-Institution Experience
title_sort single session mechanical thrombectomy of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis using the clottriever system a single institution experience
topic deep vein thrombosis
mechanical thrombectomy
clottriever
postthrombotic syndrome
url http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0041-1742088
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