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http://dx.doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2014.55.5.280

Thrombosis and Recanalization of Small Saccular Cerebral Aneurysm : Two Case Reports and a Suggestion for Possible Mechanism  

Kim, Hyung Jun (Department of Neurosurgery, Eulji University, Eulji Hospital)
Kim, Jae Hoon (Department of Neurosurgery, Eulji University, Eulji Hospital)
Kim, Duk Ryung (Department of Neurosurgery, Eulji University, Eulji Hospital)
Kang, Hee In (Department of Neurosurgery, Eulji University, Eulji Hospital)
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society / v.55, no.5, 2014 , pp. 280-283 More about this Journal
Abstract
Reports of thrombosis and recanalization of cerebral aneurysm are rare. We report two cases of small, saccular aneurysms in which spontaneous thrombosis had occurred during the preparation for endovascular coiling. Also, we review reported cases and propose the presumed pathogenesis.
Keywords
Aneurysm; Recanalization; Thrombosis;
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