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American Journal of Neuroradiology 28:179-180, January 2007
© 2007 American Society of Neuroradiology

Technical Note
INTERVENTIONAL

Complex Curve Microcatheters for Berry Aneurysm Endovascular Therapy

R.S. Pakbaza and C.W. Kerbera

a From the Department of Radiology, UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, Calif

Address correspondence to Charles Kerber, MD, UCSD Medical Center, 200 W. Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-8756; e-mail: kaos{at}ucsd.edu

SUMMARY: By using images created with 3D rotational angiography or CT angiography as templates, it is possible to place anatomically correct curves on microcatheters, curves that reproduce the complex 3D vascular anatomy of individual patients. Catheters so curved conform to the anatomy of arteries leading to aneurysms and are less likely to be forced out of position as coil packing progresses.






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