Advances in endovascular aneurysm management: coiling and adjunctive devices

Stroke Vasc Neurol. 2020 Mar 15;5(1):14-21. doi: 10.1136/svn-2019-000303. eCollection 2020.

Abstract

Endovascular coil embolisation continues to evolve and remains a valid modality in managing ruptured and unruptured cerebral aneurysms. Technological advances in coil properties, adjunctive devices and interventional techniques continue to improve long-term aneurysm occlusion rates. This review elaborates on the latest advances in next-generation endovascular coils and adjunctive coiling techniques for treating cerebral aneurysms.

Keywords: aneurysm; coil; flow diverter; subarachnoid.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cerebrovascular Circulation
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / instrumentation*
  • Endovascular Procedures / adverse effects
  • Endovascular Procedures / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / physiopathology
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome