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The treatment of intracranial aneurysms has significantly evolved over the last decade with the advancement in endovascular techniques and devices. Flow diverters are the latest in the armamentarium for vascular reconstruction, aneurysm exclusion, and preservation of branch vessels. The possibility of treating various types of intracranial aneurysms, including those previously considered untreatable, has represented a new paradigm in the neurovascular era.

This paper describes in detail the current status in the use of new generation double-layered Flow Redirection Endoluminal Device (FRED; MicroVention Terumo, Tustin, California). For this report, we reviewed the published literature for properties of the currently available FRED devices regarding safety, efficacy, and potential risks and complications associated with their use.

FRED and FRED Jr are the new flow …