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Myeong Sub Lee1, Kum Whang, Hun Ju Kim
1Department of Radiology, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Gangwon-do 220-701, Korea.
Abstract:
We report on two cases of microguidewire breakage that occurred during endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms. The microguidewire can be broken when a part of the wire is stuck due to vascular tortuosity, and, subsequently, application of excessive rotational movement. The mechanical and physical properties of a microguidewire are also important factors in microguidewire breakage. We also suggest technical tips for avoidance of this problem.
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