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The vascular plug: a new device for parent artery occlusion
1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss, USA. ianrossmd@aol.com
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|February 14, 2007
Summary
Parent artery occlusion (PAO) can be achieved affordably using a novel device. This technique offers a less expensive alternative to coils for treating craniocervical vascular disease below the skull base.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Neuroradiology
Background:
- Parent artery occlusion (PAO) remains a necessary treatment for certain craniocervical vascular diseases.
- Current methods in the US often require expensive detachable and pushable coils due to the unavailability of silicone and latex balloons.
Observation:
- A simpler, less expensive alternative device for PAO was utilized.
- The device was applied in four carotid arteries and one vertebral artery.
Findings:
- The described alternative method successfully achieved PAO in the treated vessels.
- This approach offers a cost-effective solution compared to existing coil-based methods.
Implications:
- This technique provides a more accessible and economical option for PAO in specific anatomical locations.
- Further adoption could reduce healthcare costs associated with treating craniocervical vascular conditions.
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