Micro-Balloon Anchoring Technique: A Universal Solution for Navigational Difficulties of Straight-Shaped Balloon Guide Catheters in Carotid Artery Stenting
MBAT is a safe and effective technique for guiding BGCs into target vessels during CAS, particularly in anatomically challenging cases. It can be performed using widely available devices and enhances procedural success by improving catheter trackability. MBAT represents a practical adjunctive technique for neuroendovascular specialists managing complex access routes.
Authors
- Tetsuyoshi Horiuchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5620-510X)
- Satoshi Kitamura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2593-7660)
- Takuya Nakamura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0483-6561)
- Hideki Kobayashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8893-5278)
- Junichi Koyama
- Yukinari Kakizawa
- Yoshiki Hanaoka
Institutions
- Obayashi (Japan) (JP)
- Shinshu University (JP)
- Shinshu University Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2026-01-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2026.124804
- Primary Topic
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00