Initial experience of intracranial aneurysm embolization using the balloon remodeling technique with Scepter C, a new double-lumen balloon

Interv Neuroradiol. 2012 Sep;18(3):284-7. doi: 10.1177/159101991201800306. Epub 2012 Sep 10.

Abstract

The balloon remodeling technique (BRT) was designed for endovascular treatment of wide-necked intracranial aneurysms. To date, the balloon catheters available have had a single lumen and suitable guidewires ranging from 0.010 to 0.012 inches. We describe the first case of aneurysm embolization using the BRT with the new double-lumen balloon catheter, Scepter C(®), navigable on a 0.014-inch wire, and discuss the benefit of such a device.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Balloon Occlusion / instrumentation*
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Treatment Outcome