title: [Embolotherapy in aneurysm of the basilar artery].
abstract: A case of an aneurysm of the tip of the basilar artery in which occlusion of the sac with a detachable silicone balloon was performed, is reported. The indications and pitfalls of the technique are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Radiologia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Campos
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Antunes
mesh_terms: D000783:Aneurysm / Q000628:therapy*; D001488:Basilar Artery; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Emboloterapia em aneurisma da artéria basilar.