Endosaccular thrombosis of cerebral aneurysms: strategy, indications, and technique.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2000
Abstract
Endovascular occlusion of a cerebral aneurysm refers to the induction of thrombosis within the aneurysm by any of several methods, all of which make use of devices delivered through the bloodstream of the parent vessel. The type of endovascular treatment most commonly used today for aneurysm treatment is the detachable platinum microcoil designed by Guglielmi, known as the GDC. The GDC has been used more frequently and successfully over the last decade as a treatment alternative to microneurosurgical clip ligation. A continual and rapid technological evolution and increasing clinical experience of neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists using this technology have been important contributors to its success. Endovascular coil embolization may hold advantages over microneurosurgical clip ligation under selected clinical circumstances. It is also necessary to acknowledge and outline the disadvantages of this form of treatment in an unbiased manner.
Volume
11
Issue
1
First Page
101
Last Page
121
ISSN
1042-3680
Published In/Presented At
Thomas, J. E., Armonda, R. A., & Rosenwasser, R. H. (2000). Endosaccular thrombosis of cerebral aneurysms: strategy, indications, and technique. Neurosurgery clinics of North America, 11(1), 101–ix.
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
10565873
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article