Endovascular techniques and devices for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms: a review of neurointerventional outcomes

J Neurosurg Sci. 2016 Mar;60(1):104-15. Epub 2015 Nov 25.

Abstract

Endovascular technology for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms continues to evolve at a rapid pace. In addition to coil embolization, balloon and stent-assisted coiling have been employed for the endovascular treatment of wide-necked or otherwise morphologically challenging intracranial aneurysms, and each technique confers unique advantages. Flow-diverting stents may also be used as a primary treatment modality for complex aneurysms and have a number of benefits and limitations. This article provides a review of the evidence supporting the use of newer coiling techniques and materials, as well as adjunctive technologies such as balloon-assisted and stent-assisted coiling, for the treatment of unruptured and ruptured intracranial aneurysms.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Endovascular Procedures / instrumentation*
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / instrumentation*
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*