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[New microcoil with coaxial administration set for superselective vascular embolization].
Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
|October 1, 1983
Summary
The new micro-coil enables highly selective embolization in small vessels (1.0 mm) without complications. This advancement offers a safer and more precise option for vascular embolization procedures.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Vascular Surgery
- Medical Device Engineering
Context:
- Traditional coil embolization methods have limitations in accessing and treating very small diameter vessels.
- Superselective embolization requires precise delivery systems for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the feasibility and safety of a novel "micro"-coil for superselective embolization in small diameter vessels.
- To compare the efficacy and complication rates of the "micro"-coil with existing "mini"- and standard coils.
Summary:
- A new "micro"-coil (G-A-W-coil) has been developed, allowing for selective embolization in vessels as small as 1.0 mm in diameter.
- The "micro"-coil is delivered via a 3.3-F catheter within a coaxial system, utilizing a 0.6 mm guide-wire as a pusher.
- Animal studies involving 10 superselective embolizations in canine superior mesenteric arteries demonstrated effective vessel occlusion comparable to larger coils, with no reported dislocations or perforations.
Impact:
- The "micro"-coil technology enhances the precision and safety of embolization procedures in small vasculature.
- This innovation expands treatment options for conditions requiring superselective vascular occlusion.
- Further clinical adoption could lead to improved patient outcomes in minimally invasive vascular interventions.