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Treatment of ruptured MCA aneurysm

Last update on January 7, 2025

Dr. Jared Knopman at Weill Cornell Medical Center treated a ruptured 4mm left MCA aneurysm using 3 Target Tetra® Detachable Coils [3mm x 6cm, 2mm x 3.5cm, and 1.5mm x 2cm] and received an excellent initial and 1-year post-operative result.

Pre-embolization

Treatment of ruptured MCA aneurysm - Figure 1

Ruptured, 4 mm L MCA

 

Post-embolization

Treatment of ruptured MCA aneurysm - Figure 2

1-year follow-up

Treatment of ruptured MCA aneurysm - Figure 3

Target Tetra Detachable Coils used: [3mm x 6cm, 2mm x 3.5cm, 1.5mm x 2cm]

Dr. Jared Knopman

Dr. Jared Knopman
"Tetra coils give me the confidence in ruptured, small aneurysms of being both sturdy and incredibly soft. This ensures the ability to construct a robust frame with minimal microcatheter kickback- an especially important feature when there is limited working space in the aneurysm dome."

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