This invention is directed to methods for treating aneurysms wherein the
aneurysmal sac is filled with a non-particulate agent or plurality of
such agents and/or with a fluid composition which solidifies in situ.
Filling of the aneurysmal sac employs sufficient amount of the
non-particulate agent or plurality of such agents and/or the fluid
composition to inhibit blood flow into the aneurysm sac. In addition, the
methods of this invention also provide for non-endogenous isolation of
the parent artery proximal and distal to the aneurysmal sac from systemic
blood flow of the treated mammal. The combination of these features
provides for treatment of the aneurysmal sac while, at the same time,
inhibiting aneurysm formation and/or regrowth in the diseased portions of
the arterial wall proximal and distal to the treated aneurysm.