Origin of the Drake fenestrated aneurysm clip

The development of the Drake fenestrated aneurysm clip is a study in the hi story of ideas. This communication outlines the conception and solution of a surgical problem involved with the clipping of large basilar tip aneurysm s. Dr. Charles G. Drake's ability to modify old ideas and experiment with n ew ones was instrumental to the conceptual idea of a fenestrated clip. Dr. Frank H. Mayfield and Mr. George Kees, Jr. played essential roles in bringi ng the idea to a reality. The development of the fenestrated clip has added substantially to the armamentarium of the aneurysm surgeon in dealing with large and complex aneurysms.