Abstract
We present an endovascular technique for treating wide-necked ophthalmic aneurysms
using Guglielmi detachable coils with simultaneous temporary balloon protection. Four
illustrative cases of wide-necked ophthalmic aneurysms treated with Guglielmi detachable
coils and a temporary balloon are presented. By blocking the parent artery with a
non-detachable balloon, the coils could be safely placed in these aneurysms without
herniation when the balloon was deflated. All patients exhibited embolic manifestations
after the procedure, and the use of simultaneous temporary balloon protection allowed
more dense intra-aneurysmal coil packing. Although this technique requires manipulation
of a second microcatheter and balloon, which increases its technical difficulties
and is a higher-risk procedure than the standard coil placement, it can be used for
patients who are not candidates for surgery. Long-term follow-up is needed to determine
the final outcome of aneurysms treated by this technique.
Key words
Internal Carotid - Ophthalmic Aneurysm - Wide-Neck - Embolization - Electrically Detachable
Coil
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K. Irie,M. D.
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