The twig-like middle cerebral artery (MCA) is rare and has a plexiform network of small vessels that replaces the MCA trunk, with a prevalence ranging from 0.11 %-1.17 %. It can be associated with an aneurysm. A Marathon microcatheter may be an alternative for coiling procedures. However, this technique has rarely been reported.
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