title: A novel proximal end stenting technique for assisting embolization of a complex true posterior communicating aneurysm.
abstract: Stent-assisted coiling has been widely used for endovascular treatment in recent years with satisfying clinical outcomes. The implantation of a stent using the regular approach, however, may not be safe or effective for certain aneurysms with complex structures. In this study, we report a novel stenting technique utilizing the proximal end of the stent for assisting embolization of a wide-neck irregular true posterior communicating aneurysm. This new method is a potential treatment strategy for wide-neck aneurysms located at the origin of a tortuous and thin vessel.
authors.affiliation: Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai 200433, China.
authors.forename: Zhi-Gang
authors.initials: ZG
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.affiliation: Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai 200433, China.
authors.forename: Jianmin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: Siemens Ltd. China, Healthcare Sector, Angiography & Interventional X-ray Systems, China.
authors.forename: Jiajia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ge
authors.affiliation: Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai 200433, China.
authors.forename: Zi-Fu
authors.initials: ZF
authors.lastname: Li
authors.affiliation: Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai 200433, China.
authors.forename: Chun-Ou
authors.initials: CO
authors.lastname: Tian
authors.affiliation: Siemens Ltd. China, Healthcare Sector, Angiography & Interventional X-ray Systems, China.
authors.forename: Jingfeng
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Han
authors.affiliation: Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai 200433, China.
authors.forename: Rui
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zhao
authors.affiliation: Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, 168 Changhai Road, Shanghai 200433, China. Electronic address: hongbosmmu@126.com.
authors.forename: Bo
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hong
mesh_terms: D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015607:Stents
keywords: Posterior communicating aneurysm; Proximal-end stenting; Stent assisted coiling; Wide-necked aneurysm