Comparison of techniques for stent assisted coil embolization of aneurysms.

Introduction: Stent assisted coiling (SAC) of aneurysms has been adopted with potential mechanical, hemodynamic and biologic properties imparting an advantage over coil embolization alone. The purpose of this investigation is to compare the various techniques of SAC at a single institution with regards to clinical, technical and angiographic complications and success.

Methods: Patients who underwent SAC between 2003 and 2010 were identified.