Endovascular Neurosurgery

Abstract

This chapter is designed in a case base fashion covering common vascular problems treated by endovascular techniques such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and strokes. The neurointerventionalist armamentarium is becoming rich with alternatives enabling management of broad range of pathologies in a less invasive way. The most recent innovation was the endosaccular flow diversion device indicated for wide-neck bifurcating aneurysms. Preliminary reports have shown it’s efficacy in treating both ruptured and unruptured aneurysms. Similarly, stents for aneurysm and stroke treatment, and microcatheters for embolization procedures are in continuous refinements for improved safety, deliverability, and outcomes. Six clinical cases are presented in this chapter with an analysis of the cases, a clinical management, and a focused review on the topic relevant to each scenario.