Comparison of relevant results between 72 aneurysms treated with coils of 0.010 inch wire diameter and 72 aneurysms treated with coils of 0.012 inch wire diameter
| 0.010-inch Coils (GDC 10) | 0.012-inch Coils (Cordis TruFill DCS) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of aneurysms | 72 | 72 | |
| Mean aneurysm volume | 134.7 mm3 (median 64, range 4-1.181 mm3) | 173.9 mm3 (median 86, range 5-1245 mm3) | =.27 |
| Mean packing | 24.1% (median 22.8, range 11.9-47.5%) | 30.5% (median 30.5, range 17.0–57.0%) | <0.0001 |
| Σ aneurysm volume | 9700 mm3 | 12,521 mm3 | |
| Σ coil length | 3556 cm | 4564 cm | |
| Coil length per mm3 aneurysm | 0.37 cm/mm3 | 0.37 cm/mm3 | |
| Number of aneurysms with packing >24% | 29 (40.3%) | 55 (76.4%) | <.0001 |
| Σ number of coils | 303 | 320 | |
| Aneurysm volume filled per coil | 32.0 mm3 | 39.1 mm3 |