Initial experience with SOFIA as an intermediate catheter in mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke

Conclusions
Mechanical and aspiration thrombectomy with SOFIA is safe and effective with high revascularization rates. Its trackability, stability, and luminal size make SOFIA suitable for stroke intervention.

Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - October 13, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Wong, J. H. Y., Do, H. M., Telischak, N. A., Moraff, A. M., Dodd, R. L., Marks, M. P., Ingle, S. M., Heit, J. J. Tags: New devices Source Type: research