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Chapter-090 Contemporary Endovascular Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms

BOOK TITLE: Ramamurthi and Tandon’s Textbook of Neurosurgery (3 Volumes)

Author
1. Limaye Uday
2. S Anand
ISBN
9789350250723
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10307_90
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
7
Author Affiliations
1. Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2. Seth GS Medical College and KEM, Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

This chapter provides detail description of Contemporary endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms. Chapter has 6 well illustrated diagrams and pictures. Endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms, introduction and history of endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms, indications of aneurysms coiling, limitations of endovascular treatment, steps of endovascular coiling, post coiling management, equipment and disposable material, drugs used during the procedure, drugs used in adverse events, treatment of vasospasm, special considerations in endovascular aneurysm treatment, balloon remodeling catheters, coated / bioactive coils, new advances in endovascular treatment: stent grafts, complications: perforation, thromboembolism, device related issues and recanalization/recurrence are described in detail. 36 references are included at the end of the chapter to facilitate further reading.

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