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Can Neck Size in Elastase-Induced Aneurysms Be Controlled?

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Can Neck Size in Elastase-Induced Aneurysms Be Controlled?

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GROUND AND PURPOSE: An earlier retrospective study indicated that the neck size of elastase-induced aneurysms could be controlled by adjusting the position of the inflated balloon. We report the current prospective study to confirm our previous work. METHODS: Ninety elastase-induced aneurysms were created in rabbits. Group 1 (n = 62) included cases in which the occlusion balloon resided low, completely within the brachiocephalic/subclavian arteries. Group 2 (n = 28) included cases in which the balloon resided high, within both the common carotid artery and brachiocephalic/subclavian arteries. Follow-up digital subtraction angiography was performed. The aneurysm sizes were measured and compared between groups. The Student t test and the Fisher exact test were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: The mean aneurysm neck diameter and width for group 1 was significantly larger than that of group 2 (3.4 ± 1.2 and 2.3 ± 0.9 mm, P < .001; 3.8 ± 1.0 and 3.3 ± 0.9 mm, P < .05, respectively).

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