PDF herunterladen
Minim Invasive Neurosurg 1998; 41(3): 129-132
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1052027
© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Experimental Bifurcation Aneurysm: A Model for in vivo Evaluation of Endovascular Techniques

G. Bavinzski1 , A. Al-Schameri1 , M. Killer1 , I. Schwendenwein2 , A. Gruber1 , W. Saringer1 , U. Losert2 , B. Richling1
  • 1Department of Neurosurgery
  • 2Center for Biomedical Research, University of Vienna, Medical School, Austria
Weitere Informationen

Publikationsverlauf

Publikationsdatum:
18. März 2008 (online)

 als PDF herunterladen  Lizenzen und Reprints

Abstract

An experimental aneurysm model for in vivo testing of endovascular techniques is described. The aneurysm is produced surgically in the neck of the rabbit by partial anastomosis of the left to the right common carotid artery, thus creating an arterial bifurcation. Subsequently, a venous pouch is sutured into the artificial bifurcation. The size of the arteries, coagulation profile and hemodynamic features in this aneurysm model closely mimic human conditions. Surgical technique and our preliminary experience with this model are discussed.

Key words

Experimental aneurysm - Coil embolization - Rabbit - Animal model.