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Endovascular occlusion of aneurysms using a new bioactive coil: a matched pair analysis with bare platinum coils
Background And Purpose:
To assess safety and efficacy data of a new bioactive coil (Cerecyte) which is loaded with polyglycolic acid on the inside of the coil.
Methods:
Fifty-four patients harboring 55 aneurysms were treated with Cerecyte coils. These aneurysms were matched in localization and size with aneurysms treated with bare platinum coils.
Results:
Periprocedural complications and handling did not differ between both groups. Initial aneurysm occlusion was comparable in both treatment groups. At 6 months angiographic follow-up, the aneurysms occluded with Cerecyte coils had a higher chance for complete occlusion (P=0.045) and tended to a lower retreatment rate (P=0.056).
Conclusions:
Cerecyte coils are as safe as bare platinum coils in the endovascular occlusion of aneurysms. This matched pair analysis indicates a higher occlusion rate of aneurysms occluded with Cerecyte coils.
