Intrasaccular combination of metallic coils and Onyx liquid embolic agent for the endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms

Cekirge H. S., Saatci I., Geyik S., Yavuz K., Ozturk H., Pamuk G.

JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, vol.105, no.5, pp.706-712, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 105 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.3171/jns.2006.105.5.706
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.706-712
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Object. The aim of this study was to report on a novel technique in which metallic embolization coils were combined with the Onyx liquid embolic agent in the aneurysm sac to achieve a more durable result after endovascular treatment. This therapeutic procedure was performed in selected cases in which, based on the authors' experiences, either coil embolization or Onyx alone would likely have failed. The authors report long-term clinical and angiographic follow-up results in 20 consecutive intracranial aneurysms treated using this combination for defined indications.