RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Basilar Trunk Occlusion during Endovascular Treatment of Giant and Fusiform Aneurysms of the Basilar Artery
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1226
OP 1229
VO 24
IS 6
A1 Wenderoth, Jason D.
A1 Khangure, Makhan S.
A1 Phatouros, Constantine C.
A1 ApSimon, H. Trevor
YR 2003
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/24/6/1226.abstract
AB Summary: Giant and fusiform aneurysms of the basilar artery (BA) are difficult to manage surgically, and they still present a challenge for the neurosurgeon despite progress in posterior fossa surgery. Guglielmi detachable coils have provided an alternative approach to treatment, but they have their own difficulties. We present a series of three patients with BA aneurysms treated with endovascular occlusion of the aneurysm and basilar trunk. Our experience suggests that, in select cases, BA occlusion may be not only safe but also necessary for the effective treatment of these aneurysms.