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FIG 3. Case 3. Angiograms show a thrombotic complication that occurred during embolization with Guglielmi detachable coils; this was successfully treated with intraarterially administered abciximab.
A, Initial angiogram shows an anterior communicating artery aneurysm.
B, Angiogram obtained after complete occlusion with five Guglielmi detachable coils shows luminal narrowings of both A2 segments.
C, Angiogram obtained 15 minutes after intraarterial infusion of abciximab (4 mg) by means of a microcatheter shows an obvious thrombolysis. Bloodflow through the right A2 segment is completely restored.
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