How does the coiling procedure work?
Aneurysm coiling is a minimally invasive procedure that treats the aneurysm from inside the blood vessel. The surgeon inserts a catheter into a blood vessel in the groin, then up to the aneurysm site. Once the catheters tip reaches the aneurysm, the surgeon threads a very thin platinum wire into the aneurysm through the catheter. The wire coils up as it enters the aneurysm and is then detached. This is repeated until enough coil fills the aneurysm, preventing blood from entering and eliminating the risk for rupture. There are no large incisions, less pain, shorter recovery time, fewer risks and decreased hospital charges than in traditional surgery.
