Embolization of large aneurysms with long wire coils.
The authors report the experience of using long coils of 2 m length in the management of large aneurysms. Knowledge of the characteristics of these coils is of value for correct placement. These coils are safe and cost-effective for excluding large aneurysms.
Golzarian
Jafar
J
Department of Radiology, Erasme Hospital, University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium. jgolzari@ulb.ac.be
Dussaussois
Luc
L
Ait Said
Kamel
K
Abada
Hicham T
HT
Dereume
Jean P
JP
Struyven
Julien
J
D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011859:Radiography; D013193:Stainless Steel
D013193:Stainless Steel