Endosaccular thrombosis of cerebral aneurysms: strategy, indications, and technique

• Published in: Neurosurgery clinics of North America Vol. 11; no. 1; p. 101
• Main Authors: Thomas, J E, Armonda, R A, Rosenwasser, R H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.2000
• Subjects: Cerebral Angiography; Humans; Intracranial Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging; Intracranial Aneurysm - therapy; Personnel Selection; Thrombolytic Therapy - adverse effects; Thrombolytic Therapy - methods; Treatment Outcome

Endovascular occlusion of a cerebral aneurysm refers to the induction of thrombosis within the aneurysm by any of several methods, all of which make use of devices delivered through the bloodstream of the parent vessel. The type of endovascular treatment most commonly used today for aneurysm treatme...