Intravascular Wrap for Treatment of Basilar Artery Perforator Aneurysm

Cureus. 2021 Sep 16;13(9):e18021. doi: 10.7759/cureus.18021. eCollection 2021 Sep.

Abstract

Basilar artery perforator aneurysms are very rare and usually present with subarachnoid hemorrhage. High-quality imaging systems with digital subtraction angiography and three-dimensional rotational angiography are crucial for the detection of these posterior circulation vascular lesions, which may still be missed on the initial angiogram. We present the first use of a Flow Re-Direction Endoluminal Device (Microvention, Aliso Viejo, California) for treatment of a ruptured basilar artery perforator aneurysm via snuffbox vascular access and use of cangrelor for antiplatelet management.

Keywords: aneurysm; basilar artery; cangrelor; distal radial artery; flow diverter; snuffbox approach; subarachnoid hemorrhage.

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  • Case Reports