The releasable balloon technique with activated high frequency electrical current

Taki, W.; Handa, H.; Yamagata, S.; Yonekawa, Y.; Ikada, Y.; Iwata, H.

Surgical Neurology 13(6): 405-408

1980


ISSN/ISBN: 0090-3019
PMID: 7414472
Document Number: 159674
A new releasable balloon catheter was developed which has a soluble joint connecting the balloon and the catheter. The joint is made from a polyvinyl alcohol tube and has two electrodes. When a high frequency electrical current is activated, the resulting heat causes the joint to disappear within one second. The type of generator used in the experiment was an Aesculap GK-34. This catheter was used for embolization of carotid-jugular fistulas in dogs.

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