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Stent aneurysm embolization method using collapsible member and embolic coils

  • US 20030055440A1
  • Filed: 09/20/2001
  • Published: 03/20/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/20/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for treating an aneurysm of a patient comprising the steps of:

  • introducing into the patient'"'"'s aneurysm, a framework for supporting one or more embolization elements adapted to reduce or block the blood flow into the aneurysm;

    introducing a stent, connected to said framework, into a vessel leading to and communicating with the aneurysm, with the stent being compressed against the inner wall of the vessel for anchoring the framework; and

    introducing one or more embolization elements through the framework into the aneurysm, wherein the framework maintains the one or more embolization elements within the aneurysm.

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