Techniques and Devices in Neuroendovascular Procedures

The management of patients who have cerebrovascular disorders is challenging. Historically, treatments have been limited to medical therapy and open surgical procedures. Our current ability to treat complex vascular disorders in a minimally invasive fashion is improving at a remarkable rate because of advances in neuroendovascular technology. As treatment options in patients with cerebral aneurysms, cerebral arteriovenous malformations, ischemic stroke, and intracranial stenosis continue to increase, patient morbidity and mortality continue to decline. This article reviews and discusses many of the currently available techniques and devices in the neuroendovascular arena.