History of endovascular endosaccular occlusion of brain aneurysms: 1965-1990.
A concise historical review of the endovascular, endosaccular treatment of intracranial aneurysms is reported. The transition from detachable balloons to detachable coils is described. The development of microcatheters for intracranial endovascular navigation is also reported.
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Department of Neurosciences "La Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy - guidogdc@yahoo.com.