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[Treatment of acute ruptured aneurysm with Guglielmi detachable coil embolization]

Ming Liu1, Xu-ming Hua, Liang Wan

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200092, China.

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi
|August 6, 2003
PubMed

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Early embolization using Guglielmi detachable coils (GDC) effectively treats acute ruptured intracranial aneurysms with minimal complications. This less invasive approach shows promising results for managing these critical vascular conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Interventional Neuroradiology
  • Vascular Neurology

Context:

  • Acute ruptured intracranial aneurysms pose a significant threat.
  • Early intervention is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
  • Guglielmi detachable coils (GDC) offer a minimally invasive treatment option.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of early GDC embolization for acute ruptured intracranial aneurysms.
  • To assess the safety and complication rates associated with GDC treatment.
  • To determine the long-term outcomes of this therapeutic strategy.

Summary:

  • Retrospective analysis of 34 patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms treated with early GDC embolization (within 6 days).
  • High rates of complete (28/34) and near-complete (4/34) aneurysm occlusion observed via angiography.
  • No mortality or major complications reported; no re-ruptures occurred during follow-up.

Impact:

  • Early GDC embolization is a safe and effective treatment for acute ruptured aneurysms.
  • This method presents a low-risk, less invasive alternative to traditional surgical interventions.
  • The findings support GDC embolization as an ideal therapeutic choice for managing ruptured aneurysms.
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