RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Long-term Histopathologic Findings in Two Cerebral Aneurysms Embolized with Guglielmi Detachable Coils JF American Journal of Neuroradiology JO Am. J. Neuroradiol. FD American Society of Neuroradiology SP 549 OP 552 VO 20 IS 4 A1 Castro, Enrique A1 Fortea, Fernando A1 Villoria, Francisco A1 Lacruz, Cesar A1 Ferreras, Balbina A1 Carrillo, Rafael YR 1999 UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/20/4/549.abstract AB Summary: We present gross pathologic autopsy findings of a patient who was treated for two aneurysms with Guglielmi detachable coils (GDCs), and who died 33 months after the procedure. Histologic findings are also presented. In both aneurysms, the coils were firmly attached to the aneurysmal wall, making it impossible to remove them from the sac. The ostium of one aneurysm was covered by collagenous tissue and a single layer of endothelium.