ABSTRACT

Coiling of a hypervascular tumor is sometimes undertaken prior to removal. Coiling and/or occlusion of the internal iliac artery may be performed on one or both sides prior to abdominal aortic stent-graft placement to avoid a type I or major type II endoleak. Coiling and occlusion devices may be required in all sorts of arrangements in which an aneurysm is being treated. Coiling and occlusion devices may be required in all sorts of arrangements in which an aneurysm is being treated. Coiling is also required whenever there is flow in undesired side branches. When there is an iatrogenic or traumatic event, which creates an unwanted leak or communication between artery and vein, coiling should be considered. Coiling is also required whenever there is flow in undesired side branches. When there is an iatrogenic or traumatic event, which creates an unwanted leak or communication between artery and vein, coiling should be considered.