It was reported that treatment was performed for an aneurysm at the basilar apex.After placement of the web in the aneurysm, the web would not detach.The microcatheter was advanced to assist in detachment; however, during the detachment, the web rotated and blocked approximately 75% of the posterior cerebral artery (pca).A stent was implanted without incident in the pca to successfully recanalize the vessel.There was no reported patient injury or clinical consequence.The patient is currently reported to be doing well.
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