Clinical safety and performance of Sugita titanium aneurysm clips.
BACKGROUND
In spite of advantages for neuro-imaging, titanium aneurysm clips are not yet chosen for routine use for clipping of intracranial aneurysms, probably because their reliability has not been demonstrated in large numbers of cases. We assess reliability and safety of Sugita titanium aneurysm clips for routine clinical use in a large number of operated cases.


METHODS
Intra-operative performance and safety of Sugita titanium aneurysm clips were evaluated in 347 patients in our institutions. Aneurysms in 261 patients had ruptured: 86 patients had unruptured aneurysms.


RESULTS
A total of 441 clips of 52 different types were used. No early or delayed complications occurred in relation to the titianium clips, such as deformity or slippage of a clip. Patient outcome according to the Glasgow Outcome Scale was similar to that when conventional cobalt-based aneurysm clips were used.


CONCLUSIONS
Reliability and safety of Sugita aneurysm clips were demonstrated in a large number of patients. The clips are suitable for routine use in aneurysm surgery.
Takayasu
M
M
Department of Neurosurgery, Nagoya University School of Medicine, Japan.
Nagatani
T
T
Noda
A
A
Shibuya
M
M
Yoshida
J
J
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000601:surgery*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D014025:Titanium
D014025:Titanium