 Several factors are probably associated with aneurysm recanalization. Ruptured aneurysms are more prone to aneurysm recanalization than unruptured aneurysm. Age, elevated blood pressure, smoking probably play a role in aneurysm recanalization. Anatomical features are also probably key factors for aneurysm recanalization. Aneurysm and neck sizes are probably important factors for aneurysm recanalization. The role of aneurysm location is more controversial. Therapeutic factors certainly play also an important role, but precise analyses are still missing. The quality of post-operative aneurysm occlusion is probably important for the future evolution of the aneurysm. Surface-modified coils have not demonstrated any efficacy to prevent aneurysm recanalization. The role of adjunctive techniques has also not precisely be evaluated remodeling, stenting. 