The rabbit aneurysm model is a commonly used [[animal model]] for studying cerebral aneurysms, particularly in the context of evaluating the efficacy of [[endovascular treatment]]s such as [[coil]]s and [[flow diverter]]s. In this model, an aneurysm is surgically created on the [[common carotid artery]] of a [[rabbit]], typically using a combination of an [[elastase]] injection and a [[jugular vein]] ligation. The resulting aneurysm can then be used to study the [[aneurysm natural history]] and [[aneurysm pathophysiology]], as well as to test the effectiveness of various treatment modalities.