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