Shaping the tip of microcatheters for superselective catheterization: steam vs. manual methods.

CONCLUSION: The tip angle of the microcatheters after steam shaping using mandrels may differ depending on the shape of the mandrel and the type of microcatheter used, and the stability varies depending on the type of microcatheter. The manual shaping of microcatheters can be a good alternative to steam shaping. PMID: 32673203 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology : The Turkish Society of Radiology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Diagn Interv Radiol Source Type: research