Stroke and Vascular Neurology (Mar 2020)

Advances in endovascular aneurysm management: coiling and adjunctive devices

  • Jessica K Campos,
  • Li-Mei Lin,
  • Alice S Wang,
  • Brian V Lien

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1136/svn-2019-000303
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5, no. 1

Abstract

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Endovascular coil embolisation continues to evolve and remains a valid modality in managing ruptured and unruptured cerebral aneurysms. Technological advances in coil properties, adjunctive devices and interventional techniques continue to improve long-term aneurysm occlusion rates. This review elaborates on the latest advances in next-generation endovascular coils and adjunctive coiling techniques for treating cerebral aneurysms.