バルーンカテーテル

Balloon-Assisted Coil Embolization for Cerebral Aneurysms

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・脳動脈瘤コイル塞栓術にて，バルーンカテーテルは，コイル塊の母血管逸脱予防や術中破裂における一時止血のために重要である．

・バルーンカテーテルは，ルーメンの数やバルーンのコンプライアントタイプにて分類される．

・他のデバイス同様，バルーンカテーテルも特徴を熟知して選択することが重要である．

　Balloon-assisted coil embolization is widely used for cerebral aneurysms. Compared to other treatment techniques, such as stent-assisted coiling, flow diverters, and intrasaccular devices, this method offers numerous advantages. Given the availability of multiple balloon catheter products, understanding the characteristics of each product and selecting the appropriate device are essential. Balloon catheters are primarily classified based on the number of lumens and balloon compliance. Devices with single and double lumens differ significantly in terms of the priming procedures, usage methods, and mechanical properties. The compliance type of the balloon determines its suitability for specific aneurysm morphologies. In this article, we present a comprehensive review of the structure, properties, and distinctions among currently available balloon catheters.