Surgical salvage of microcatheter-induced aneurysm perforation during coil embolization.
We report a case of iatrogenic aneurysm rupture during coil embolization in a 55-year-old woman. Surgical intervention resulted in a good clinical outcome. To our knowledge, this technique for the salvage of catheter-induced aneurysm perforation has not been previously reported.
Short
John G
JG
Department of Radiology, University of Virginia Health Services, Charlottesville 22908, USA.
Marx
William F
WF
Lanzino
Giuseppe
G
Ellegala
Dilantha B
DB
Kassell
Neil F
NF
D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001158:Arteries; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002531:Cerebellum / Q000098:blood supply*; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D003287:Contrast Media; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D013525:Surgical Instruments
D003287:Contrast Media