A safe technique for the delivery of "Mini' Gianturco stainless steel coils.
A modified introducer guide wire for the delivery of mini-coils is described. Mini-coils can now be used through standard tapered catheters with an inside diameter large enough to let pass of 0.97-mm (0.038-in) guide wire.
D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013193:Stainless Steel
D013193:Stainless Steel