Abstract
Bioactive coils were developed to improve aneurysm packing and accelerate neointimal healing. Recent reports, however, have implicated these coils in the development of aseptic meningitis, perianeurysmal edema, and hydrocephalus. This report demonstrates that the same clinical phenomena can occur with the use of bare platinum coils.
Highlights
This report presents 2 patients whose aneurysms were treated with bare platinum coils who subsequently developed significant brain stem edema and hydrocephalus
At 5 weeks from his initial hemorrhage, the patient was discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation unit, where he thrived until discharge to his home
This report shows that patients with aneurysms coiled with bare platinum alone are capable of developing the same clinical sequelae that have been previously identified with the use of bioactive coils.[1,2,3,4]
Summary
Perianeurysmal Edema and Hydrocephalus with Bare Platinum Coils. SUMMARY: Bioactive coils were developed to improve aneurysm packing and accelerate neointimal healing. Recent reports have implicated these coils in the development of aseptic meningitis, perianeurysmal edema, and hydrocephalus. This report demonstrates that the same clinical phenomena can occur with the use of bare platinum coils
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