Transradial Approach for Thoracolumbar Spinal Angiography and Tumor Embolization: Feasibility and Technical Considerations
10.5469euroint.2022.00010
- Author:
Michael Travis CATON
1
;
Eric Robert SMITH
;
Amanda BAKER
;
Christopher Foley DOWD
;
Randall T. HIGASHIDA
Author Information
1. Department of Neurointerventional Radiology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Publication Type:Technical Note
- From:Neurointervention
2022;17(2):100-105
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The transradial approach (TRA) is an effective and safe alternative to transfemoral access for diagnostic neuroangiography and craniocervical interventions. While the technical aspects of supraclavicular intervention are well-described, there are little data on the TRA for thoracolumbar angiography and intervention. The authors describe the feasibility of the TRA for preoperative thoracic tumor embolization, emphasizing technique, device selection, navigation, and catheterization of thoracolumbar segmental arteries. This approach extends the benefits of TRA to spinal interventional neuroradiology.
