Treatment of fusiform intracranial aneurysms by circumferential wrapping with clip reinforcement. Technical note

J Neurosurg. 1992 Sep;77(3):478-80. doi: 10.3171/jns.1992.77.3.0478.

Abstract

The authors describe a new technique for treating unclippable aneurysms. The method involves a modification of the traditional wrapping technique, including a clip-reinforced cotton sling. The results of this method in four patients are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / pathology
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / instrumentation
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods