What is the purpose of the study by Westerlaan et al. (2007)?
The purpose of the study by Westerlaan et al. (2007) was to investigate the use of multislice CT angiography for selecting patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms who are suitable for clipping or coiling. The authors sought to determine the accuracy, safety, and efficacy of this technology for this purpose. Additionally, the study aimed to compare the results of CT angiography with those of conventional angiography in order to assess the potential value of multislice CT angiography. 