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Nondissecting vertebral fusiform aneurysm: embolization using wire-directed detachable balloons
K Makita1, K Tsuchiya, S Furui
1Department of Radiology, National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan.
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|March 1, 1993
Summary
Researchers successfully embolized an unruptured vertebral artery aneurysm using a novel silicone detachable balloon. This new device simplifies the embolization procedure for complex vascular conditions.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Neuroradiology
- Medical Device Innovation
Background:
- Vertebral artery aneurysms present significant treatment challenges.
- Existing embolization techniques may have limitations in complex cases.