Mechanisms of Occlusion and Recanalization in Canine Carotid Bifurcation Aneurysms Embolized with Platinum Coils: An Alternative Concept

Abstract

Complete angiographic occlusions at 3 months can be associated with incomplete neointimal closure of the neck at pathology. Thrombus organization, endothelialization, and neointima formation can occur concurrently with recurrences.