Retrograde Stent-assisted Coil Embolization of Wide-neck or Branch-incorporated Posterior Communicating Artery Aneurysm.

Abstract

Endovascular coil embolization using a balloon- or stent-assisted technique for the treatment of wide-necked posterior communicating artery (PcomA) aneurysms is well established. However, complete aneurysm occlusion with preservation of the PcomA can be difficult in case of wide-neck aneurysms with a PcomA incorporation. We present two cases of stent-assisted coil embolization using a retrograde approach through the posterior circulation for wide-neck or branch-incorporated PcomA aneurysms. Retrograde stenting was successful without periprocedural complications. These aneurysms were completely occluded. The patency of the PcomA was maintained in all cases.

• Authors: Jeong Woo Park, Jin Hwan Cheong, Kyu Sun Choi, Dong Woo Park, Je Il Ryu, Jae Min Kim, Choong Hyun Kim
• Journal: Journal of cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery (J Cerebrovasc Endovasc Neurosurg) Vol. 18 Issue 2 Pg. 124-128 (Jun 2016) ISSN: 2234-8565 [Print] Korea (South)
• PMID: 27790404 (Publication Type: Case Reports)