Utilization of Pipeline embolization device for treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysms: US multicenter experience
Conclusions
The PED can be utilized for ruptured aneurysms and is a good option for blister-type aneurysms. However, due to periprocedural complications, it should be reserved for lesions that are difficult to treat by conventional clipping or coiling.
Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Lin, N., Brouillard, A. M., Keigher, K. M., Lopes, D. K., Binning, M. J., Liebman, K. M., Veznedaroglu, E., Magarik, J. A., Mocco, J., Duckworth, E. A., Arthur, A. S., Ringer, A. J., Snyder, K. V., Levy, E. I., Siddiqui, A. H. Tags: Hemorrhagic stroke Source Type: research