Coiling Of Aneurysms Research Articles

Global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on subarachnoid haemorrhage hospitalisations, aneurysm treatment and in-hospital mortality: 1-year follow-up

BackgroundPrior studies indicated a decrease in the incidences of aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH) during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. We evaluated differences in the incidence, severity of aSAH...

Modeling Flow in Cerebral Aneurysm After Coils Embolization Treatment: A Realistic Patient-Specific Porous Model Approach.

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has been used to evaluate the efficiency of endovascular treatment in coiled cerebral aneurysms. The explicit geometry of the coil mass cannot typically be incorporated into CFD simulations since the coil mass cannot be reconstructed from clinical images due to its small size and beam hardening artifacts. The existing methods use imprecise porous medium representations. We propose a new porous model taking into account the porosity heterogeneity of the coils deployed in the aneurysm. The porosity heterogeneity of the coil mass deployed inside two patients' cerebral aneurysm phantoms is first quantified based on 3D X-ray synchrotron images. These images are also used to compute the permeability and the inertial factor arising in porous models. A new homogeneous porous model (porous crowns model), considering the coil's heterogeneity, is proposed to recreate the flow within the coiled aneurysm. Finally, the validity of the model is assessed through comparisons with coil-resolved simulations. The strong porosity gradient of the coil measured close to the aneurysmal wall is well captured by the porous crowns model. The permeability and the inertial factor values involved in this model are closed to the ideal homogeneous porous model leading to a mean velocity in the aneurysmal sac similar as in the coil-resolved model. The porous crowns model allows for an accurate description of the mean flow within the coiled cerebral aneurysm.

Aspect Ratio Is Associated with Recanalization after Coiling of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms.

The rate of recanalization after coil embolization for unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) is reported to occur around 11.3%-49%. This study aims to investigate the factors that influence the recanalization after coil embolization for UIAs in our institution. We retrospectively investigated 307 UIAs in 296 patients treated at our institution between April 2004 and December 2016. The stent-used cases were excluded. Cerebral angiography and 3D time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (TOF MRA) were used for evaluation of the postoperative occlusion status. Volume embolization ratio (VER), aneurysmal size, neck width, and aspect ratio (AR) were compared between the recanalized and non-recanalized groups. The mean follow-up period ranged from 6 to 172 months (mean: 79.0 ± 39.8 months). Recanalization was noted in 78 (25.4%) aneurysms, and 19 (6.2%) aneurysms required retreatment. There was no aneurysmal rupture during the follow-up period. Univariate analysis showed that the aneurysm size (p < 0.001), neck width (p < 0.001), AR (p = 0.003), and VER (p = 0.012) were associated with recanalization. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the AR (p =0.004) and VER (p =0.015) were significant predictors of recanalization. To summarize, a higher AR and a lower VER could lead to recanalization after coil embolization of UIAs. Careful follow-up is required for coiled aneurysms with these features.

Intrasaccular neck-bridging: A technical note on Nautilus-assisted coiling of wide-necked cerebral aneurysms. Feasibility study, immediate and early angiographic results.

Various adjunctive devices have been reported to be helpful during the endovascular coiling of complex, wide-necked cerebral aneurysms. This study aimed to describe the utilization of a recently introduced intrasaccular neck-bridging implant specifically designed to facilitate coil embolization. We retrospectively reviewed eight consecutive patients who underwent treatment for intracranial aneurysms with the Nautilus intrasaccular bridging system between February 2022 to May 2022. We evaluated the angiographic appearances of treated aneurysms at the end of the procedure and early follow-up, the clinical status and complications. Eight patients with eight cerebral aneurysms (3 men and 5 women, mean age 52.8 years (range 39-66) were analyzed. Five of the treated aneurysms were managed in an acute case scenario. There were no technical difficulties while executing the technique. No other procedural adverse events were documented. Immediate complete occlusion of the aneurysm was seen in 6 patients, neck remnant in 1 and stable aneurysm reperfusion in one case. Early radiological follow-up was available in five patients, and the observed occlusion rates were - RR class I in all radiologically screened aneurysms. Nautilus-assisted coil embolization represents a rapid and safe solution for complex cerebral aneurysms. In our opinion this device symbolizes a significant step forward in treating intracranial aneurysms. We believe that the technique's actual value consists of the fact that the device is fully compatible with the modern low-profile microcatheter technology and does not involve the need for antiplatelet medications.

Use of a Balloon Catheter for Occlusion of Iatrogenic Direct Carotid-Cavernous Fistula Occurring during a Neurointerventional Procedure

Neurointerventional procedures involving the anterior circulation, including aneurysm coiling, mechanical thrombectomy (MT), and intracranial angioplasty, can result in rare life-threatening complications such as iatrogenic carotid-cavernous fistulas (CCFs). Here, we describe the successful use of a balloon catheter for the occlusion of an iatrogenic CCF during neurointerventional procedures in a 78-year-old woman. The patient underwent successful MT for right middle cerebral artery occlusion; however, her symptoms worsened the day after the procedure; therefore, intracranial stenting was planned. An iatrogenic CCF that occurred during the neurointerventional procedure was successfully occluded using a balloon catheter. Neurointerventionalists should be aware of iatrogenic CCFs and be prepared to treat this rare complication. The double-lumen balloon catheter may be a useful tool for the transarterial treatment of iatrogenic CCFs.

Inverted stent deployment technique for stent assisted coiling of wide-necked posterior communicating artery aneurysm: Technical report.

Wide-necked aneurysms of the posterior communicating artery associated with a fetal posterior cerebral artery that arises from the neck or dome of the aneurysm is a clinical scenario that poses a challenge to endovascular methods. A patient presented with spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage and was found to have a 4 × 3 × 3 mm posterior communicating artery aneurysm. Of note the aneurysm projected superiorly and a fetal posterior communicating artery aneurysm arose from the neck of the aneurysm. After multidisciplinary discussion a treatment strategy of endovascular stent-assisted coiling was chosen. Given the unique morphology of the aneurysm a novel stent-inversion maneuver was used, in which the stent was deployed from the posterior communicating artery into the distal supra-clinoid internal carotid artery. The patient tolerated the procedure well and complete aneurysm occlusion was achieved. This case demonstrates a novel stent inversion technique that can be used for stent-assisted coiling of certain challenging aneurysms.

Effect of nursing interventions protocol on patients' clinical outcomes undergoing peri cerebral aneurysm coiling

Introduction: Cerebral aneurysm coiling considers ideal treatment for intracranial aneurysms. Objective: to evaluate the effect of nursing interventions protocol on patients' clinical outcomes undergoing peri cerebral aneurysm coiling. Materials and methods: Quasi-experimental study conducted at the Neuro-psychiatry Center affiliated to Tanta University. A Convenience sample of 60 adult patients undergoing peri cerebral aneurysm coiling for the first time. Four tools used Tool I Patients Structured interview schedule. Tool II Glasgow Coma Scale. Tool III Numerical rating scale. Tool IV: Post aneurysmal patient assessment tools. Results: The present study shows that less than half of both study and control group age ranged from 41-60 years, also it shows that more than half of study group and approximately two third of control group were female. In addition, it reveals that there was improvement of post aneurysmal coiling nursing interventions protocol mean results which include that majority of study group post nursing interventions protocol and minority of control group post routine hospital care haven’t localized pain and neck stiffness, furthermore all patients of study group and less than two third of control group haven’t localized hematoma, Moreover majority of study group and less than one quarter of control group haven’t aneurysmal nausea.

Evaluation of Stent Apposition in the LVIS Blue Stent-Assisted Coiling of Distal Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysms : Correlation with Clinical and Angiographic Outcomes.

To evaluate the stent apposition of a low-profile visualized intraluminal support (LVIS) device in distal internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysms, examine its correlation with clinical and angiographic outcomes, and determine the predictive factors of ischemic adverse events (IAEs) related to stent-assisted coiling. We retrospectively analyzed a prospectively maintained database of 183 patients between January 2017 and February 2020. The carotid siphon from the cavernous ICA to the ICA terminus was divided into posterior, anterior, and superior bends. The anterior bends were categorized into angled (V) and non-angled (C, U, and S) types depending on the morphology and measured angles. Complete stent apposition (CSA) and incomplete stent apposition (ISA) were evaluated using unsubtracted angiography and flat-panel detector computed tomography. Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin 200 mg and clopidogrel 75 mg was administered. Clopidogrel resistance was defined as fewer responders (≥10%, <40%) and non-responders (<10%) based on the percent inhibition (%INH) of the VerifyNow system. These were counteracted by a dose escalation to 150 mg for fewer responders or substitution with cilostazol 200 mg for non-responders. IAEs included intraoperative in-stent thrombosis, transient ischemic attack, cerebral infarction, and delayed in-stent stenosis. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine the predictive factors for ISA and IAEs. There were 33 ISAs (18.0%) and 27 IAEs (14.8%). The anterior bend angle was narrower in ISA (-4.16°±25.18°) than in CSA (23.52°±23.13°) (p<0.001). The V- and S-types were independently correlated with the ISA (p<0.001). However, treatment outcomes, including IAEs (15.3% vs. 12.1%), aneurysmal complete occlusion (91.3% vs. 88.6%), and recanalization (none of them), did not differ between CSA and ISA (p>0.05). The %INH of 27 IAEs (13.78%±14.78%) was significantly lower than that of 156 non-IAEs (26.82%±20.23%) (p<0.001). Non-responders to clopidogrel were the only significant predictive factor for IAEs (p=0.001). The angled and tortuous anatomical peculiarity of the carotid siphon caused ISA of the LVIS device; however, it did not affect clinical and angiographic outcomes, while the non-responders to clopidogrel affected the IAEs related to stent-assisted coiling.

Follow-Up Assessment of Intracranial Aneurysms Treated with Endovascular Coiling: Comparison of Compressed Sensing and Parallel Imaging Time-of-Flight Magnetic Resonance Angiography.

The aim of our study was to compare compressed sensing (CS) time-of-flight (TOF) magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) with parallel imaging (PI) TOF MRA in the evaluation of patients with intracranial aneurysms treated with coil embolization or stent-assisted coiling. We enrolled 22 patients who underwent follow-up imaging after intracranial aneurysm coil embolization. All patients underwent both PI TOF and CS TOF MRA during the same examination. Image evaluation aimed to compare the performance of CS to PI TOF MRA in determining the degree of aneurysm occlusion, as well as the depiction of parent vessel and vessels adjacent to the aneurysm dome. The reference standard for the evaluation of aneurysm occlusion was PI TOF MRA. The inter-modality agreement between CS and PI TOF MRA in the evaluation of aneurysm occlusion was almost perfect (κ = 0.98, p < 0.001) and the overall inter-rater agreement was substantial (κ = 0.70, p < 0.001). The visualization of aneurysm parent vessel in CS TOF images compared with PI TOF images was evaluated to be better in 11.4%, equal in 86.4%, and worse in 2.3%. CS TOF MRA, with almost 70% scan time reduction with respect to PI TOF MRA, yields comparable results for assessing the occlusion status of coiled intracranial aneurysms. Short scan times increase patient comfort, reduce the risk of motion artifacts, and increase patient throughput, with a resulting reduction in costs. CS TOF MRA may therefore be a potential replacement for PI TOF MRA as a first-line follow-up examination in patients with intracranial aneurysms treated with coil embolization.

Procedural Outcome Following Stent-Assisted Coiling for Wide-Necked Aneurysms Using Three Different Stent Models: A Single-Center Experience.

Previous case series have described the safety and efficacy of different stent models for stent-assisted aneurysm coiling (SAC), but comparative analyses of procedural results are limited. This study investigates the procedural outcome and safety of three different stent models (Atlas™, LEO+™ (Baby) and Enterprise™) in the setting of elective SAC treated at a tertiary neuro-endovascular center. We retrospectively reviewed all consecutively treated patients that received endovascular SAC for intracranial aneurysms between 1 July 2013 and 31 March 2020, excluding all emergency angiographies for acute subarachnoid hemorrhage. The primary procedural outcome was the occlusion rate evaluated with the Raymond–Roy occlusion classification (RROC) assessed on digital subtraction angiography (DSA) at 6- and 12-month follow-up. Safety assessment included periprocedural adverse events (i.e., symptomatic ischemic complications, symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage, iatrogenic perforation, dissection, or aneurysm rupture and in-stent thrombosis) and in-house mortality. Uni- and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify patient baseline and aneurysm characteristics that were associated with complete aneurysm obliteration at follow-up. A total of 156 patients undergoing endovascular treatment via SAC met the inclusion criteria. The median age was 62 years (IQR, 55–71), and 73.7% (115) of patients were female. At first follow-up (6-month) and last available follow-up (12 and 18 months), complete aneurysm occlusion was observed in 78.3% (90) and 76.9% (102) of patients, respectively. There were no differences regarding the occlusion rates stratified by stent model. Multivariable logistic analysis revealed increasing dome/neck ratio (adjusted odds ratio (aOR), 0.26.; 95% CI, 0.11–0.64; p = 0.003), increasing neck size (aOR, 0.70; 95% CI, 0.51–0.96; p = 0.027), and female sex (aOR, 4.37; 95% CI, 1.68–11.36; p = 0.002) as independently associated with treatment success. This study showed comparable rates of complete long-term aneurysm obliteration and safety following SAC for intracranial aneurysm with three different stent-models highlighting the procedural feasibility of this treatment strategy with currently available stent-models. Increased neck size and a higher dome/neck ratio were independent variables associated with less frequent complete aneurysm obliteration.

P.120 Contrast induced encephalopathy following endovascular therapy for the treatment of cerebrovascular disease

Background: Contrast induced encephalopathy (CIE) is an underrecognized, adverse effect of contrast administration during endovascular procedures. A paucity of literature exists regarding CIE following treatment of cerebrovascular disease. As such, we sought to describe our institutional experience with this entity. Methods: We searched our neurovascular database for instances of CIE following endovascular therapy for cerebrovascular disease. We extracted patient data, including demographics, comorbidities, procedural data, symptoms, radiological findings, and treatment. Informed consent was obtained in all cases. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Two patients underwent coiling of cerebral aneurysms; four were treated for ischemic stroke (thromboembolism or large artery atherosclerosis). Mean age was 67.2 years. Risk factors for microvascular dysfunction were identified for most patients: hypertension (100%), obesity (83%), dyslipidemia (83%), prior stroke (83%), renal disease (80%), and connective tissue disorders (33%). Mean operative duration: 284.5 minutes. Mean contrast volume: 285.7 mL. Decreased level of consciousness and lateralizing neurological deficits were the most common CIE-related symptoms. Treatments included intravenous fluids, corticosteroids, and anti-hypertensives. Radiographic findings included effaced cortical sulci, parenchymal edema, and cortical/subarachnoid contrast enhancement. Conclusions: Here, we describe our institutional experience with CIE following endovascular therapy for cerebrovascular disease. We hypothesize that CIE may be facilitated by pre-existing microvascular pathology.

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) represents a small portion of cerebrovascular disease but a disproportionally large percentage of the morbidity and mortality. The overall prognosis depends on the volume of the initial bleeding, rebleeding, and the degree of delayed cerebral ischemia. The presence of cardiac manifestations and neurogenic pulmonary edema at the initial presentation indicates a higher degree of severity and systemic complications. This review covers the pathophysiology, stabilization and assessment, diagnosis and treatment, and disposition and outcomes of SAH. Figures show common saccular aneurysm locations, a noncontrast head computed tomographic scan of an SAH, an angiogram and surgical clipping of a broad-based anterior communicating aneurysm, and a three-dimensional reconstruction angiogram of a complex anterior communicating aneurysm with additional imaging of endoscopic stent-assisted coiling of the same aneurysm. Tables list the natural history of unruptured aneurysms and the annual risk of rupture, common clinical features and syndromes related to aneurysm location, the World Federation of Neurologic Surgeons grading system, the Hunt and Hess grading systems, and the Fisher scale. This review contains 4 highly rendered figures, 5 tables, and 144 references. Key words: aneurysm rupture, cerebral aneurysm, cerebral vasospasm, Fisher scale, Glasgow Coma Scale assessment, Hunt and Hess grading criteria, subarachnoid hemorrhage, World Federation of Neurologic Surgeons grading scale Key Advances CT angiography is an emerging technology that has the diagnostic advantage of being non-invasive. The diagnostic accuracy of CTA varies widely and when compared to the standard digital subtraction angiography (DSA) the sensitivity and specificity range from 77% to 100% and 87%-100% respectively. The 2012 AHA guidelines and the 2011 Neurocritical care society (NCS) consensus guidelines recommend that from the time of symptom onset to securing of the aneurysm, the blood pressure be controlled with a titratable agent with a goal systolic blood pressure of less than 160mmHg or a MAP of less than 110mmHg. Cardiac abnormalities are common following acute SAH. Subendocardial ischemia may result from autonomic stimulation from the brain and circulating catecholamine surge, resulting in an abnormal ECG in 50% to 100% of patients with SAH in the acute phase depending on severity. The International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial ISAT was a landmark study that looked at aSAH repair comparing surgical clipping with endoscopic coiling and demonstrated a mortality benefit with coiling in the right patient population.

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) represents a small portion of cerebrovascular disease but a disproportionally large percentage of the morbidity and mortality. The overall prognosis depends on the volume of the initial bleeding, rebleeding, and the degree of delayed cerebral ischemia. The presence of cardiac manifestations and neurogenic pulmonary edema at the initial presentation indicates a higher degree of severity and systemic complications. This review covers the pathophysiology, stabilization and assessment, diagnosis and treatment, and disposition and outcomes of SAH. Figures show common saccular aneurysm locations, a noncontrast head computed tomographic scan of an SAH, an angiogram and surgical clipping of a broad-based anterior communicating aneurysm, and a three-dimensional reconstruction angiogram of a complex anterior communicating aneurysm with additional imaging of endoscopic stent-assisted coiling of the same aneurysm. Tables list the natural history of unruptured aneurysms and the annual risk of rupture, common clinical features and syndromes related to aneurysm location, the World Federation of Neurologic Surgeons grading system, the Hunt and Hess grading systems, and the Fisher scale. This review contains 4 highly rendered figures, 5 tables, and 144 references. Key words: aneurysm rupture, cerebral aneurysm, cerebral vasospasm, Fisher scale, Glasgow Coma Scale assessment, Hunt and Hess grading criteria, subarachnoid hemorrhage, World Federation of Neurologic Surgeons grading scale

Feasibility of intraoperative MRI for endovascular coiling of intracranial aneurysms: A single centre experience.

Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging system (iMRIS) surgical theatre is a highly integrated operating room with an intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) designed originally for brain tumour surgery. Its use in neurointerventional procedures, particularly in the setting of endovascular coiling of intracranial aneurysms, has not been discussed in the literature to date. We present our initial experience about the safety and feasibility of iMRI to assess post operative complications and provide baseline imaging post coiling of intracranial aneurysms. Consecutive patients who underwent iMRI between 2015 and 2018 were included in the study. Demographic, clinical details, endovascular technique and surgical outcomes were collected. Details of anesthesia during the procedure were also collected. Fifteen patients underwent iMRI with MRA to assess post coiling status of their elective endovascular coiling of intracranial aneurysms. The mean age in this cohort was 61 years and 46.7% were male. No immediate complications were seen either from the endovascular procedures or from the iMRI. All iMRI scans were performed as planned with no aborted or truncated scans. The image quality of the iMRI/MRA was adequate to detect the residual aneurysm, if present. There was no residual aneurysm on the angiogram that were not detected on the iMRIs. Of the 15 patients, 10 were safely discharged the following day and other 5 were discharged 2 days after their surgery. The iMRI is an advantageous tool which can be integrated into neurointerventional workflow resulting in early post peri-procedural feedback and potentially reduced post-operative hospital stay.

Stent-assisted coiling of unruptured paraclinoid aneurysms with wide neck or unfavorable dome-to-neck ratio: Results of ventral wall vs dorsal wall with propensity score matching analysis.

This study aimed to evaluate the clinical safety and efficacy of stent-assisted coil embolization of unruptured wide-necked paraclinoid aneurysms based on the projection distribution. Between November 2015 and September 2020, 267 unruptured paraclinod aneurysms in 236 patients were identified with a wide neck or unfavorable dome-to-neck ratio and treated with stent-assisted coiling technique. The classification of this segment aneurysms was simplified to the dorsal group (located on the anterior wall) and ventral group (Non-dorsal). Following propensity score matching analysis, the clinical and radiographic data were compared between the two groups. Among 267 aneurysms, 186 were located on the ventral wall and 81 were on the dorsal wall. Dorsal wall aneurysms had a larger size (p < .001), wider neck (p = .001), and higher dome-to-neck ratio (p = .023) compared with ventral wall aneurysms. Propensity score-matched analysis found that dorsal group had a significantly higher likelihood of unfavorable results in immediate (residual sac, 39.4% vs. 18.2%, p = .007) and follow-up angiography (residual sac, 14.8% vs. 1.9%, p = .037) compared with ventral group, with significant difference in recurrence rates (9.3% vs. 0%, p = .028). The rates of procedure-related complications were not significantly different, but one thromboembolic event occurred in the dorsal group with clinical deterioration. Traditional stent-assisted coiling can be given preference in paraclinoid aneurysms located on the ventral wall. The relatively high rate of recurrence in dorsal wall aneurysms with stent assistance may require other treatment options.

Flow diverter manages very small aneurysm of the internal carotid artery.

Endovascular aneurysm coiling is a minimally invasive method to manage intracranial aneurysms. However, aneurysm coiling may fail in very small aneurysms (VSAs); thus, flow diverter (FD) is recommended as an alternative in these difficult aneurysms. Herein, we report our experience and outcomes of FD to treat VSA of the internal carotid artery (ICA). Over a 3-year period, a total of 70 patients with 87 unruptured VSAs of the ICA were managed by FD. There were 54 men and 16 women, with a mean age of 57 (range, 41-75) years. We retrospectively assessed the clinical data, aneurysm characteristics, and angiographic as well as clinical outcomes of patients treated by FD and compared with larger aneurysms. Fifty aneurysms (58%) were located in the supraclinoid ICA, followed by paraclinoid ICA (n = 31, 36%) and cavernous ICA (n = 6, 7%). Most aneurysms (n = 72, 83%) were between 2 and 3 mm in size. The mean aneurysm size was 2.3 mm (range, 1.5-3 mm). Follow-up angiographic data (mean, 13 months) were available in 54 patients with 68 aneurysms. Successful FD deployment in an ideal position to bride aneurysm was achieved in 86 of 87 aneurysms (99%). Complete obliteration (CO) was achieved in 63 aneurysms (93%). Compared with larger aneurysms (>3 mm), VSAs had the tendency to achieve CO ( p < 0.05) in a midterm follow-up. Two patients (2.8%) had intraprocedural complications, including in-stent thrombosis (n = 1) and distal embolism (n = 1). One patient (1.4%) suffered from mild limb weakness. The use of FD to manage VSA was technically feasible, and the procedure was simpler than those of larger aneurysms. FD stenting of VSAs was confirmed to be effective and safe and had higher CO rate than those in larger aneurysms in a midterm angiographic follow-up.

Application of the Neuroform Atlas Stent in Intracranial Aneurysms: Current Status.

The Neuroform Atlas stent (NAS) is the successor of the Neuroform EZ stent. The NAS is compatible with a low-profile 0.0165-inch microcatheter and is soft enough to pass through small and highly tortuous vessels. The NAS can be used in treating intracranial aneurysms at almost all locations, and its use is becoming increasingly common. However, there has not yet been a complete review of NAS applications. Therefore, we performed this review, which addresses several aspects of the NAS, mainly including its characteristics, clinical trials of its application in treating aneurysms, deployment techniques for the device, the prognosis and complications of its application in treating aneurysms, and antiplatelet requirements associated with its use. Based on the evidence reviewed here, as well as our experience, we found that the NAS is a promising device for treating intracranial aneurysms, especially complex and distal aneurysms. This stent can also be used as a powerful tool to assist in rescuing coil migration, completing dual-stent reconstruction, and coiling aneurysms via a transcirculation approach. The device may require antiplatelet therapy at a lower dose and over a shorter period than other stents. The deployment of the NAS to assist in aneurysm coiling can yield good clinical outcomes and an acceptable rate of complications. Thus, the NAS is a promising device.

Locally Engineered Detachment System Rescuing Aneurysm Coiling when Regular Balt Coil Release Device Used to Detach Balt Coils Had a Technical Error

While performing posterior communicating aneurysm coiling, the framing of the aneurysm was performed but the coil detachment device was having an error which was only known when the coil was released into the aneurysm. The biomedical engineer within the operating room created a twelve voltage power supply circuit which was used to detach all the coils, thus rescuing the situation and saving the patient.

Comparison of Solitaire and Neuroform Stenting for Coiling of Intracranial Bifurcation Aneurysms.

To compare the technical performance and outcomes of Solitaire and Neuroform stents for treatment of intracranial bifurcation aneurysms (IBAs). IBAs treated by stent-assisted coiling using a Solitaire or Neuroform stent between October 2010 and December 2019 were retrospectively evaluated. Patient demographics, aneurysm information, treatment technique, periprocedural and device-related complications, parent artery angle change, along with initial and follow-up angiographic results were analyzed. One hundred twenty-one patients with 121 IBAs treated with Solitaire (n = 101) or Neuroform (n = 20) stent-assisted coiling were included. Aneurysm size, thrombotic and hemorrhagic complication rate, initial occlusion rate and in-stent stenosis between the two cohorts were not significantly different. Aneurysm location was significantly different between the two groups (p = 0.032). Jailing technique rate for coiling was significantly higher in the Solitaire than the Neuroform group (70.3% vs. 35.0%, p < 0.01). Follow-up DSA demonstrated a significantly lower recurrence rate for the Solitaire cohort (2.9% vs. 22.2%, p = 0.016). Parent artery angle changes, immediately post-operative and on follow-up were significantly greater in the Solitaire stent group (p < 0.05). For intracranial bifurcation aneurysms, Solitaire stent-assisted coiling achieved a significantly lower recurrence rate and induced more favorable parent artery angular remodeling than Neuroform stenting.

Locally Engineered Detachment System Rescuing Aneurysm Coiling when Regular Balt Coil Release Device Used to Detach Balt Coils Had a Technical Error

Locally Engineered Detachment System Rescuing Aneurysm Coiling when Regular Balt Coil Release Device Used to Detach Balt Coils Had a Technical Error