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We evaluated procedural complications, clinical outcomes, and mid-term angiographic follow-up. Immediate and 90 d-clinical outcome and radiological follow-up were obtained in all patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Comaneci-assisted coil embolization was performed in 118 acutely ruptured aneurysms. The technique was carried out successfully in all cases. Simultaneous application of 2 separated Comaneci devices was performed in 8\/118 cases (6.77%). Periprocedural thromboembolic complications related to the device were seen in 7\/118 cases (5.93%) and severe vasospasm of the parent artery after manipulation of the Comaneci device occurred in 5\/118 cases (4.2%). The procedural-related morbidity rate was 2.54%, and there was no procedural related mortality. Among the available survivors, angiographic follow-ups were obtained at 3 and 6 mo, and complete aneurysmal obliteration was confirmed in 81\/112 (72.3%) and 75\/112 (66.9%) cases, respectively. Mid-term follow-up reviewed total recanalization rate of 14.28%.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Comaneci-assisted embolization of wide-necked intracranial aneurysms in patients presenting with acute SAH is associated with high procedural safety and adequate occlusion rates. 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