Rupture of intracranial aneurysms during treatment with Guglielmi detachable coils: incidence, outcome, and risk factors

Abstract

Procedure-related rupture of intracranial aneurysms during GDC treatment occurs in 2.5% of cases and is responsible for 1% of treatment-related deaths. Risk factors are as follows: small aneurysm size, previous SAH, and probably the use of a temporary occlusion balloon.