Table 2:
Results of computerized search strategy*
| Search Term | MEDLINE References | EMBASE References |
|---|---|---|
| Bioactive | 5 | 5 |
| Cerecyte | 6 | 5 |
| Fibered | 2 | 11 |
| GDC fibered | 0 | 0 |
| Hydrogel | 12 | 19 |
| HydroCoil | 21 | 21 |
| Matrix | 47 | 53 |
| Nexus | 0 | 0 |
| Nylon | 1 | 2 |
| PGLA or PGA | 7 | 7 |
| Sapphire | 2 | 2 |
Note:—GDC indicates Guglielmi detachable coil; PGLA, polyglycolic/polylactic acid; PGA, polyglycolic acid.
*
NB search terms were combined with “aneurysm” OR “coil” and limited to the years 2002–2007 inclusive in human subjects and English-language publications.