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American Journal of Neuroradiology 28:385-386, February 2007
© 2007 American Society of Neuroradiology

Technical Note
INTERVENTIONAL

The Vascular Plug: A New Device for Parent Artery Occlusion

I.B. Ross^a and R. Buciuc^b

^a Department of Neurosurgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss
^b Department of Radiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss

Address correspondence to Ian B. Ross, MD, 50 Alessandro Pl, #330, Pasadena, CA 91105; e-mail: ianrossmd{at}aol.com

SUMMARY: Parent artery occlusion (PAO) is still indicated at times for the treatment of craniocervical vascular disease. Because of the unavailability of silicone and latex balloons in the United States, costly combinations of detachable and pushable coils have been required to achieve PAO. We describe our experience with a simple and less expensive alternative for PAO in 4 carotid arteries and 1 vertebral artery. This device is limited to occlusions below the base of the skull.

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