Endovascular coiling
Endovascular Coiling
Endovascular coiling (pronunciation: en-doh-vas-kyoo-lar koy-ling) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat aneurysms, specifically brain aneurysms. The term originates from the words 'endo' meaning inside, 'vascular' referring to blood vessels, and 'coiling' which describes the process of winding or twisting.
Procedure
The procedure involves inserting a catheter into the patient's artery and guiding it through the blood vessels to the site of the aneurysm. A tiny platinum coil is then passed through the catheter and placed into the aneurysm. The coil promotes blood clotting, which helps to prevent the aneurysm from rupturing.
Risks and Complications
Like any medical procedure, endovascular coiling carries some risks. These may include stroke, bleeding in the brain, and damage to the blood vessels. However, the risk of complications is generally lower than with traditional surgical clipping.
Related Terms
- Aneurysm: A bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel, often in the brain or aorta.
- Artery: A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.
- Blood vessels: The channels through which blood is distributed to body tissues.
- Stroke: A condition where the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, leading to brain damage.
- Bleeding: The loss of blood from the circulatory system.
- Surgical clipping: A surgical procedure to treat an aneurysm by placing a metal clip around the base of the aneurysm.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endovascular coiling
- Wikipedia's article - Endovascular coiling
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