Published November 2004 | Version v1
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Increasing the packing of small aneurysms with soft coils: An in vitro study

Creators

  • 1. Hopital de la Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild, Service de Neuroradiologie Interventionnelle, Paris Cedex 19 (France)
  • 2. International Neuroscience Institute, Department of Radiology, Hanover (Germany)

Description

The aim of this study was to determine whether or not the use of Soft and Ultra Soft Guglielmi detachable coils (GDCs) may improve the packing of cerebral aneurysms. Six coiling scenarios of a silicone aneurysm model were conducted using Standard, Soft, and Ultra Soft GDCs. Coils were introduced up to the point when the adjunct of one more coil caused protrusion out of the aneurysm sac. Packing ratios (volume of coils/aneurysm volume) ranged between 30 and 55%. The highest degree of packing was achieved with the combination of Soft GDC-18 coils and Ultra Soft GDC-10 coils. There is a positive relationship between the use of Soft and Ultra Soft GDC coils and greater aneurysm filling. (orig.)

Availability note (English)

Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00234-004-1264-5

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1007/s00234-004-1264-5;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Neuroradiology
Journal Volume
46
Journal Issue
11
Journal Page Range
p. 935-939
ISSN
0028-3940
CODEN
NRDYAB

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
36019726
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BRAIN; IN VITRO; NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; PATHOLOGY
Descriptors DEC
BODY; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; DISEASES; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS