Traxcess-14 Microguidewire-Assisted Electrocoagulation as a Therapeutic Option for Basilar Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A Case Report

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Authors: Zifeng Dai, Junjun Zhang, Jianfei Zhang, Fanyong Gong, Shengjun Zhou
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Abstract

Basilar artery pseudoaneurysm (BAPA) is an extremely rare yet life-threatening intracranial vascular lesion, characterized by insidious clinical onset and a remarkably high mortality risk upon rupture. In this case report, we describe a patient who was admitted to our department with spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Emergency digital subtraction angiography performed on admission revealed no vascular anomalies. One month after SAH onset, a comprehensive multimodal imaging evaluation ultimately confirmed the diagnosis of BAPA. Given the technical challenges in conventional management for this specific case, Traxcess-14 microguidewire-assisted endovascular electrocoagulation was performed as a last-resort therapy. Finally, follow-up imaging at 6 months demonstrated complete resolution of BAPA. Thus, we propose that Traxcess-14 microguidewire-assisted endovascular electrocoagulation may serve as a potential salvage treatment for highly selective BAPA cases in which conventional therapeutic approaches are unfeasible or have failed.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications Moyamoya disease diagnosis and treatment Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Neurointervention
Publisher
Korean Society of Interventional Neuroradiology
Volume
21
Issue
1
Pages
53–57
Publication date
18 January 2026
Language
EN