Author(s)
D. A. Scott, P. Keston, P. White, R. Sellar
ISBN
0028-3940
Publication year
2008
Periodical
Neuroradiology
Periodical Number
9
Volume
50
Pages
795-798
Author Address
Introduction Large, symptomatic aneurysms of the cavernous internal carotid artery (ICA) can be successfully treated by a combination of aneurysm coiling and occlusion of the parent vessel. Case presentation We describe the use of an Amplatzer (AGA medical corporation, Plymouth, MA, USA) detachable nitinol vascular plug to occlude the ICA in four patients with symptomatic cavernous ICA aneurysms.