Vascular plug for ICA occlusion in cavernous carotid aneurysms: technical note.
BACKGROUND
Large, symptomatic aneurysms of the cavernous internal carotid artery (ICA) can be successfully treated by a combination of aneurysm coiling and occlusion of the parent vessel.


METHODS
We describe the use of an Amplatzer (AGA medical corporation, Plymouth, MA, USA) detachable nitinol vascular plug to occlude the ICA in four patients with symptomatic cavernous ICA aneurysms.
Scott
David A
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Division of Clinical Neurosciences, Western General Hospital, Crewe Road South, Edinburgh, UK. davidscott_1977@hotmail.com
Keston
Peter
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White
Philip
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Sellar
Robin
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