Coil-in-coil technique for vascular embolization

Radiology
F ButtoK Amplatz

Abstract

A new technique for vascular embolization using two Gianturco steel coils is described. The authors used a "coil-in-coil" technique to embolize the arteries of 12 dogs. In this technique a large coil is introduced into the artery followed by a smaller coil, which is delivered with a special introducer into the lumen of the first coil. Two coils can therefore be introduced into a shorter length of vessel. This method was as effective as "packing" the vessel with two coils in a row. The coil-in-coil technique is especially advantageous for use in infants and children with short, anomalous vessels, minimizing the risk of coil dislodgment into normal peripheral vessels.

Citations

Feb 8, 2005·Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology·A Kónya, K C Wright
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Sep 1, 1996·Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR·M J SharafuddinK Amplatz
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