RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Immediately detachable coil for aneurysm treatment.
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 1459
OP 1462
VO 16
IS 7
A1 Sadato, A
A1 Taki, W
A1 Ikada, Y
A1 Nakahara, I
A1 Matsumoto, K
A1 Tanaka, M
A1 Kikuchi, H
YR 1995
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/16/7/1459.abstract
AB We developed an endovascular coil that is instantly detached by high-frequency electrical current. By applying the electrical current, a polyvinyl alcohol junction between the coil and the delivery wire is disrupted by heat within a second. This detachment system was shown to be reliable in the treatment of experimental aneurysms.