title: A case of partially thrombosed giant basilar aneurysm successfully treated by coil embolization followed by proximal clipping.
abstract: A case of unclippable partially thrombosed giant basilar artery (BA) aneurysm was treated successfully by intra-aneurysmal GDC embolization followed by proximal BA occlusion. Balloon occlusion test of the BA showed a good opacification of the aneurysm angiographically through plentiful collateral flow from anterior circulation. This combination may prevent coil compaction and will promote intra-aneurysmal thrombosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine; Hirosaki, Japan.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Manabe
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fujita
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kimura
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hatayama
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Suzuki