AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
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AJNR Am J Neuroradiol · Sep 2009
Clinical TrialEndovascular strategies for vertebrobasilar dissecting aneurysms.
Dissecting vertebrobasilar aneurysms are challenging to treat, and standard treatment modalities remain controversial. We retrospectively evaluated our experience using endovascular techniques to treat these aneurysms. ⋯ Endovascular procedures for treatment of unruptured symptomatic dissecting aneurysms resulted in favorable outcomes. Ruptured vertebrobasilar dissecting aneurysms are associated with a high risk of periprocedural complications. Risks can be managed by using appropriate endovascular techniques according to aneurysm location, configuration, and relationship with the PICA.