**1. Introduction**

290 Aneurysm

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The aim of this chapter is to present the current state of stent-assisted techniques for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms. Most of the information that is presented here is based on recent international literature, as well as the personal experience of the authors. It is illustrated with diagrams of key procedures. Since it is a technical chapter, the subject will be discussed from an operative point of view, and the topics will be presented in the order in which they would probably be approached by the operator: *background, indication, patient evaluation and preparation, equipment, operative technique, results, complications and post-operative management*.
