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AJNR Am J Neuroradiol ; 45(5): 592-598, 2024 May 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38453414

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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The optimal antiplatelet regimen after flow diverter treatment of cerebral aneurysms is still a matter of debate. A single antiplatelet therapy might be advantageous in determined clinical scenarios. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of prasugrel single antiplatelet therapy versus aspirin and clopidogrel dual antiplatelet therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a post hoc analysis of 4 retrospective multicenter studies including ruptured and unruptured aneurysms treated with flow diversion using either prasugrel single antiplatelet therapy or dual antiplatelet therapy. Primary end points were the occurrence of any kind of procedure- or device-related thromboembolic complications and complete aneurysm occlusion at the latest radiologic follow-up (mean, 18 months). Dichotomized comparisons of outcomes were performed between single antiplatelet therapy and dual antiplatelet therapy. Additionally, the influence of various patient- and aneurysm-related variables on the occurrence of thromboembolic complications was investigated using multivariable backward logistic regression. RESULTS: A total of 222 patients with 251 aneurysms were included, 90 (40.5%) in the single antiplatelet therapy and 132 (59.5%) in the dual antiplatelet therapy group. The primary outcome-procedure- or device-related thromboembolic complications-occurred in 6 patients (6.6%) of the single antiplatelet therapy and in 12 patients (9.0%) of the dual antiplatelet therapy group (P = .62; OR, 0.712; 95% CI, 0.260-1.930). The primary treatment efficacy end point was reached in 82 patients (80.4%) of the single antiplatelet therapy and in 115 patients (78.2%) of the dual antiplatelet therapy group (P = .752; OR, 1.141; 95% CI, 0.599-2.101). Logistic regression showed that non-surface-modified flow diverters (P = .014) and fusiform aneurysm morphology (P = .004) significantly increased the probability of thromboembolic complications. CONCLUSIONS: Prasugrel single antiplatelet therapy after flow diverter treatment may be as safe and effective as dual antiplatelet therapy and could, therefore, be a valid alternative in selected patients. Further prospective comparative studies are required to validate our findings.


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Aspirin , Clopidogrel , Intracranial Aneurysm , Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors , Prasugrel Hydrochloride , Humans , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Aneurysm/therapy , Prasugrel Hydrochloride/therapeutic use , Prasugrel Hydrochloride/administration & dosage , Female , Male , Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/administration & dosage , Retrospective Studies , Clopidogrel/therapeutic use , Clopidogrel/administration & dosage , Middle Aged , Aspirin/therapeutic use , Aspirin/administration & dosage , Aged , Treatment Outcome , Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy/methods , Thromboembolism/prevention & control , Thromboembolism/etiology , Adult , Stents
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Neuroradiology ; 66(1): 129-133, 2024 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37993730

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PURPOSE: Treatment of brain arteriovenous malformation (bAVM) includes microsurgical excision, stereotactic radiosurgery, endovascular embolization, or combination. With bAVM embolization, complete angiographic obliteration ranges from 12.5 to 51%, and higher total occlusion rate is seen in SM grades I to III, ranging from 96 to 100%. METHODS: In this paper, we illustrate the use of 3D rotational angiography and dynamic (live) 3D roadmap functions in endovascular treatment of bAVM. A single dynamic 3D roadmap or two dynamic 3D roadmaps obtained help tremendously in navigation of microcatheters and wires along the parent artery and bAVM feeders. RESULTS: This method eliminates the need for repeated 2D angiograms and roadmaps for new working projections every time the C-arm position is changed for cannulation of different feeders, thereby reducing radiation dose. No instances of misalignment error, vascular perforation, or thromboembolic phenomena were observed in the 21 embolization cases performed within the previous 2 years while utilizing this feature. CONCLUSION: The dynamic 3D roadmap is an extremely useful tool for multiple-feeder cannulation, by reducing the use of multiple 2D angiograms, providing intraprocedural live and adjustable 3D roadmap for better mental orientation to angioarchitecture of the bAVM, which further aids in the overall complete angiographic obliteration rate of bAVM in a single session especially in multiplug embolization technique.


Subject(s)
Embolization, Therapeutic , Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations , Radiosurgery , Humans , Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations/therapy , Brain , Embolization, Therapeutic/methods , Cerebral Angiography/methods , Catheterization , Treatment Outcome , Retrospective Studies
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J Neurointerv Surg ; 15(12): 1181-1186, 2023 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37845019

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BACKGROUND: The anterior communicating artery (AComm) region is the most common site of intracranial aneurysms, with increased rupture risk compared with other locations. Overall, flow diverters present as a safe and efficacious treatment for intracranial aneurysms, but there is paucity of data for their use in the treatment of unruptured AComm aneurysms. We present the largest multicentric analysis evaluating the outcomes of flow diverters in AComm aneurysm treatment. METHODS: Databases from 10 centers were retrospectively reviewed for unruptured AComm aneurysms treated with flow diverters. Demographics, clinical presentation, radiographic characteristics, procedural complications, and outcomes were assessed. RESULTS: A total of 144 patients harboring 147 AComm aneurysms were treated between January 2012 and December 2021. Seventy-four were women (51.4%) and median age was 60 (IQR 50-67) years. All were unruptured AComm aneurysms. Half of the cohort had similar anterior cerebral artery sizes (51.4%). The most common morphology was saccular (94.6%), with a branch involvement in 32.7% of cases. Median vessel diameter was 2.4 mm, and the Pipeline Flex was the most prevalent device (32.7%). Median follow-up time was 17 months, with complete occlusion in 86.4% at the last follow-up. Functional independence (modified Rankin Scale score 0-2) was reported in 95.1%. Intraprocedural complications occurred in 5.6%, and postoperative complications were noted in 9.7% of cases. Combined major complication and mortality rate was 2.1%. CONCLUSIONS: Our study suggests that flow diverters are a useful treatment for AComm aneurysms. Mid-term results indicated favorable aneurysm occlusion with a good safety profile. Additional prospective studies with longer follow-up periods and independent adjudication are warranted to better assess these results.


Subject(s)
Embolization, Therapeutic , Endovascular Procedures , Intracranial Aneurysm , Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Male , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Prospective Studies , Embolization, Therapeutic/methods , Treatment Outcome , Endovascular Procedures/adverse effects , Endovascular Procedures/methods , Stents
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Br J Radiol ; 96(1152): 20220598, 2023 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37660368

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to present the clinical and imaging findings of 16 patients with intraventricular pilocytic astrocytomas (PAs). METHODS: 16 patients with histopathological diagnosis of intraventricular PA between February 2016 and January 2022 were evaluated retrospectively. Imaging and clinical findings of the patients, as well as apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) measurements were analyzed. RESULTS: Of 16 patients, 8 (%50) were male and 8 (%50) were female. The mean age of the patients was 20.8 years (2-44 years range). The most common symptoms in the patients were headache and ataxia. The mean long-axis size of lesions was found to be 48.19 ± 21.59 (range, 15-92 mm). 9 out of 16 lesions (56.2%) were located in the fourth ventricle. The majority of the lesions were iso-hypointense in T1W and hyperintense in T2W images. The mean ADC value of PAs was 1.57 × 10-3 ± 0.2 mm2/s, while the mean thalamic ADC and white matter ADC values were found to be 0.78 × 10-3 ± 0.04 and 0.76 × 10-3 ± 0.06 mm2/s, respectively. There was a statistically significant difference between the ADC values obtained from the solid components of the lesions and the thalami/white matter (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: PAs often originate from midline structures, however, they can also be located intraventricularly. Although intraventricular PAs are frequently seen in pediatric population, it should be kept in mind that they can also be seen in adults, albeit rarely. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: PA should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intraventricular neoplasms in case of high ADC values.


Subject(s)
Astrocytoma , Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Adult , Humans , Child , Male , Female , Young Adult , Retrospective Studies , Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Astrocytoma/diagnostic imaging , Astrocytoma/pathology , Diagnosis, Differential , Thalamus
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Interv Neuroradiol ; : 15910199231174550, 2023 May 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37143331

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Over the last 10 years, there has been a rise in neurointerventional case complexity, device variety and physician distractions. Even among experienced physicians, this trend challenges our memory and concentration, making it more difficult to remember safety principles and their implications. Checklists are regarded by some as a redundant exercise that wastes time, or as an attack on physician autonomy. However, given the increasing case and disease complexity along with the number of distractions, it is even more important now to have a compelling reminder of safety principles that preserve habits that are susceptible to being overlooked because they seem mundane. Most hospitals have mandated a pre-procedure neurointerventional time-out checklist, but often it ends up being done in a cursory fashion for the primary purpose of 'checking off boxes'. There may be value in iterating the checklist to further emphasize safety and communication. The Federation Assembly of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (WFITN) decided to construct a checklist for neurointerventional cases based on a review of the literature and insights from an expert panel.

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Life (Basel) ; 13(4)2023 Mar 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37109425

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A primigravida 22-year-old woman, at a gestation of 23 weeks, experienced bleeding from a pial arteriovenous malformation (AVM) located in the right cerebellum. After interdisciplinary consensus and with the informed consent of the patient and her family, AVM embolization was performed. Complete occlusion of the AVM was achieved by embolization with PHIL (precipitating hydrophobic injectable liquid). The calculated dose in the uterus was less than 1 µSv, which represents a negligible risk of harmful effects on the fetus. She delivered a baby at 37 weeks of gestation by cesarean section without complications. No congenital disorders were diagnosed by standard screening methods until the age of the newborn was two years. The angiography protocol must be optimized to minimize the radiation dose. Adequate shielding protection of the uterus is important. Premature termination of pregnancy is not necessary. Multidisciplinary care of neurologists, neurosurgeons, interventional radiologists, anesthesiologists, neonatologists, and obstetricians is necessary.

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J Neurointerv Surg ; 16(1): 8-14, 2023 Dec 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36963822

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BACKGROUND: Flow diverter (FD) devices provide a safe and effective treatment option especially for wide-necked intracranial aneurysms. One of the main concerns in patients treated with FD devices is patency of arterial branches jailed by the stent. However, there are no long-term data from magnetic resonance perfusion (MRP) studies regarding jailed branches. In this study we aimed to reveal the MRP findings in patients with jailed middle cerebral artery (MCA) cortical branches during long-term follow-up after flow diversion. METHODS: Patients who underwent FD stent treatment for MCA aneurysms with a resulting jailed cortical branch were included. Follow-up clinical, angiographic, and MRP examination findings were recorded. Different MRP parameters were measured in the MCA territory regarding the jailed branches. RESULTS: Eighteen patients treated endovascularly with flow diversion for a total of 20 MCA aneurysms were included. At angiographic follow-up (median 35 months, range 7-95 months) complete occlusion was observed in 13 (65%) aneurysms and partial occlusion was observed in 6 (30%). The mean transit time (MTT) prolongation, MTT ratio, time-to peak (TTP) prolongation, and TTP ratio were 1.34, 1.20, 1.18, and 1.06 s, respectively, when compared with the contralateral side in the MCA territory. MTT, TTP, and cerebral blood volume values of the patients showed statistically significant differences compared with the contralateral side (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Flow diversion treatment of complex bifurcation aneurysms can be effective and safe. MRP examination may reveal perfusion changes in the territory vascularized via a jailed branch, and these changes are rarely accompanied by clinical findings.


Subject(s)
Endovascular Procedures , Intracranial Aneurysm , Humans , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery , Middle Cerebral Artery/diagnostic imaging , Middle Cerebral Artery/surgery , Treatment Outcome , Stents , Endovascular Procedures/methods , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy , Perfusion Imaging , Retrospective Studies , Cerebral Angiography
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Neuroradiology ; 65(4): 785-791, 2023 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36651939

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PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of Y-stent-assisted coiling (Y-SAC) using LEO Baby® stents in treating of bifurcation aneurysms. METHODS: Patients who underwent Y-SAC using a braided stent (LEO Baby®, Montmorency, France) for wide-necked intracranial aneurysms between 2009 and 2019 and whose radiological and clinical follow-up data for at least 6 months could be obtained were evaluated. Data were obtained from patient records and analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS: We evaluated 111 patients with a mean age of 56.0 ± 10.8 years (range, 25-88 years). Most of the aneurysms were detected incidentally. Three patients had ruptured aneurysms. LEO Baby deployment and coiling were successful in all patients. Immediate aneurysm occlusion rates were determined as modified Raymond-Roy classification (mRRC) I 95.5% (n = 106), mRRC II 3.6% (n = 4), mRRC IIIa 0.9% (n = 1). In the sixth month, aneurysm occlusion rates were found to be complete and nearly complete in all patients (mRRC I 94.6%, n = 105 and mRRC II 4.5%; n = 5, respectively). Follow-up data of 91 patients for > 2 years were obtained. Of these, 88 had MRRCI obstruction and 3 had MRRC II obstruction. The overall complication rate was 4.8%, and one patient died during the post-procedural follow-up. CONCLUSION: The long-term follow-up results of Y-stenting with LEO Baby revealed that it provides stable closure of the aneurysm sac while preserving the main arterial structures. Therefore, it is a safe, durable, and effective method for treating wide-necked and complex bifurcation aneurysms.


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Embolization, Therapeutic , Endovascular Aneurysm Repair , Intracranial Aneurysm , Stents , Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery , Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Treatment Outcome , Turkey
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Curr Med Imaging ; 19(6): 663-672, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36518040

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INTRODUCTION: Subdural hematoma without subarachnoid hemorrhage secondary to intracranial aneurysm rupture is rare and may complicate patient management due to delay in diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Herein, we describe a case presenting with pure SDH secondary to the rupture of a posterior communicating artery infundibular dilatation (PcoA-ID). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of rupture of a PcoA-ID with SDH in the convexity and tentorium, which also tracked into the upper cervical spine along the subdural space. Additionally, we briefly discuss the previously published cases of pure SDH secondary to intracranial aneurysm rupture. CASE REPORT: A 44-year-old female presented with headache, dizziness, nausea and left-sided diplopia to an outside institution. Initial diagnostic work-up showed no intracranial hemorrhage, however, magnetic resonance angiography and subsequent digital subtraction angiography revealed left posterior communicating artery infundibular dilatation. Two days later, the patient presented with a loss of consciousness. Computed tomography was positive for bilateral hemispheric subdural hematoma with no evidence of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Digital subtraction angiography showed left posterior communicating artery infundibular dilatation and pseudoaneurysm originating from the inferior area of the infundibular dilatation, concerning recent rupture. Balloon assisted coil embolization was performed and the patient had a good outcome without any neurological deficit. CONCLUSION: Subdural hematoma in a young adult without a history of trauma or coagulopathy warrants additional vascular imaging to search for underlying vascular lesions. It should also be kept in mind that infundibular dilatation may rupture and cause a pure subdural hematoma.


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Aneurysm, Ruptured , Intracranial Aneurysm , Subarachnoid Hemorrhage , Female , Humans , Adult , Subarachnoid Hemorrhage/complications , Subarachnoid Hemorrhage/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Aneurysm/complications , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Dilatation/adverse effects , Hematoma, Subdural/complications , Aneurysm, Ruptured/complications , Aneurysm, Ruptured/diagnostic imaging , Arteries
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Childs Nerv Syst ; 39(4): 1101-1105, 2023 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36369383

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Craniocervical dissection is one of the most common causes of stroke in children. Although the most common cause of dissection is trauma, spontaneous dissections in which no cause can be revealed may also occur. The diagnosis of this type of dissection in children can be challenging with the preferred non-invasive imaging methods (MRA, CTA). Intracranial vessel wall imaging is a promising novel method for identifying specific signs of dissection. We report an 11-year-old girl with spontaneous ICA dissection, whose diagnosis was confirmed by an MRI of the intracranial vessel wall. Vessel wall imaging has contributed substantially to the diagnosis and follow-up of this case.


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Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection , Stroke , Female , Humans , Child , Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection/complications , Carotid Artery, Internal , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Stroke/etiology
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Clin Neuroradiol ; 33(2): 545-554, 2023 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36577853

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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: This study aimed to investigate the potential contribution of quantitative measurements of dural venous sinuses to the diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and the relationship between IIH and dural venous sinus dimensions on 3D post-gadolinium T1-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) images. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 129 individuals (57 IIH patients and 72 controls) who complained of headache and underwent both magnetic resonance venography (MRV) and precontrast/postcontrast 3D T1-weighted MR imaging between 2018 and 2021 were included in this retrospective study. Dural venous sinus and jugular vein diameters were measured in all cases using post-gadolinium 3D T1 TFE images. The presence of transverse sinus (TS) hypoplasia and occipital sinus variation, the number and size of arachnoid granulations in the TS, and the presence of brain parenchymal herniation were also evaluated. Cut-off values that maximized accurate diagnosis of IIH were established on the receiver operating characteristic curve. The sensitivity and specificity of the diagnosis of IIH based on quantitative measurements of the dural sinus were calculated. RESULTS: The ratios of the maximum to minimum TS diameters and the minimum TS diameters to minimum sigmoid sinus (SS) diameters were significantly higher in IIH patients than in the control group (p < 0.001). The diagnostic sensitivity and specificity values of TSmax/TSmin and TSmin sum/SSmin sum parameters for the detection of IIH were 84.2%, 84.7% and 83.3%, 84.2%, respectively. CONCLUSION: Practical measurements from multiplanar T1 sequences can be useful for both quantitative assessment and overcoming misinterpretation due to anatomical variation.


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Pseudotumor Cerebri , Humans , Pseudotumor Cerebri/diagnostic imaging , Retrospective Studies , Gadolinium , Cranial Sinuses/pathology , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Phlebography/methods
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Clin Neuroradiol ; 32(3): 783-789, 2022 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35059755

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PURPOSE: Ruptured basilar artery perforator aneurysms (BAPAs) represent a very rare cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage and an under-reported subtype of cerebral aneurysm. There is no consensus for the optimal treatment strategy (conservative vs. surgical vs. various endovascular approaches). We aim to present a multicenter experience of BAPA treatment using flow-diverter (FD) stents. METHODS: At five tertiary neurovascular centers, all cases of ruptured BAPAs treated by FD were retrospectively collected. Baseline imaging and clinical characteristics, complications, as well as early and long-term angiographic and clinical outcome (mRS) were analyzed. RESULTS: Eighteen patients (mean age, 57 years; SD, ±10.7 years) with acute SAH related to a BAPA were treated using 18 FD stents. Aneurysms were detected on initial imaging study in 28%; delayed diagnosis was triggered by clinical deterioration due to rebleeding in 15%. No rebleeding after FD was seen, 28% developed FD-related ischemic complications. At long term (n = 16), overall mortality was 13% (2/16), and favorable outcome (mRS 0-2) was 81% (13/16). All BAPAs (n = 13) were completely occluded at long-term angiographic follow-up. CONCLUSION: In our multicenter experience, FD treatment of ruptured BAPAs appears to have comparable safety and efficacy outcomes to FD treatment of other ruptured posterior circulation aneurysms as well as to the conservative management of BAPAs. This treatment strategy for a ruptured BAPA achieved a high rate of angiographic occlusion and favorable clinical outcome; however, as the conservative management also seems to offer similar clinical outcomes an individualized treatment decision is warranted. Future prospective studies comparing both approaches are required.


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Aneurysm, Ruptured , Embolization, Therapeutic , Endovascular Procedures , Intracranial Aneurysm , Stroke , Basilar Artery , Humans , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Retrospective Studies , Stents , Treatment Outcome
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Clin Neuroradiol ; 32(2): 471-480, 2022 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34309708

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PURPOSE: Flow diverter stents are gaining wider use in the treatment of complex intracranial aneurysms; however, there are limited data on occlusion and complication rates of flow diverters in very large and giant aneurysms. This study assessed the safety and efficacy of flow redirection endoluminal device (FRED) and FRED Jr. stents in aneurysms ≥ 20 mm. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed all aneurysms ≥ 20 mm treated with FRED/FRED Jr. between January 2010 and June 2020 from three centers. Endpoints for clinical safety were absence of major stroke, aneurysmal rupture, or death and complete or near-complete occlusion for efficacy. RESULTS: A total of 45 patients with very large (28 cases) and giant aneurysms (17 cases) were treated with FRED (41 cases), and FRED Jr. (4 cases) stents. The majority of the aneurysms (40/45, 88.9%) were in the anterior circulation. Adjunctive aneurysm coiling was performed in 21 aneurysms (46.7%). Technical complications were encountered in 4 procedures (8.9%). Ischemic and hemorrhagic complication rates were 6.7% and 8.9%, respectively. There was no case with major stroke. The mortality rate was 8.9%, and all cases were due to hemorrhagic complications from aneurysmal rupture. Median angiographic follow-up was 21.5 months (range 3-60 months). Complete occlusion was achieved in 32 aneurysms (71.1%), and near-complete occlusion in 5 cases (11.1%). CONCLUSION: The use of FRED/FRED Jr. for the treatment of aneurysms ≥ 20 mm achieved a long-term aneurysm occlusion rate and a safety profile comparable to the large series reported with other flow diverter stents.


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Aneurysm, Ruptured , Embolization, Therapeutic , Endovascular Procedures , Intracranial Aneurysm , Stroke , Aneurysm, Ruptured/diagnostic imaging , Aneurysm, Ruptured/surgery , Embolization, Therapeutic/methods , Endovascular Procedures/methods , Humans , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Stents , Stroke/therapy , Treatment Outcome
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J Neurointerv Surg ; 14(6): 599-604, 2022 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34321350

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BACKGROUND: Anterior falcotentorial junction dural arteriovenous fistulas (AFDAVFs) are the most deeply located and most complex type of tentorial fistula due to their location and vascular anatomy. We aimed to make new angiographic definitions of AFDAVF nidus and functionality of the deep venous system of the brain and thereby provide a safer approach for endovascular treatment. METHODS: We retrospectively examined 18 patients with AFDAVF who received endovascular treatment at our neuroradiology department between June 2002 and May 2019. Pre- and post-treatment clinical assessments were performed using the modified Rankin Scale. AFDAVF niduses were defined as mixed-type or pure-dural-type on the basis of whether choroidal arteriovenous malformation was coexisting or not, respectively. The deep venous system was denoted as functional or nonfunctional. RESULTS: We included 13 men and 5 women (mean (range) age, 47.2 (31-62) years). We evaluated 15 patients with pure-dural-type AFDAVFs and three with mixed-type AFDAVFs. Complete occlusion of the fistula was achieved in 15/18 patients. Three patients had transient neurologic symptoms. In two patients these were due to mild thalamic ischemia and in the third patient was due to tectal venous ischemia, all in mixed-type AFDAVF. One patient also developed Parinaud syndrome due to compression of the tectal plate by a thrombosed large vein of Galen. No patients died or developed permanent morbidity. CONCLUSION: Evaluating AFDAVFs as described here using our new subtyping model will help improve analysis of the malformation and development of a safer endovascular strategy, and hence may prevent periprocedural complications and improve treatment safety.


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Arteriovenous Malformations , Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations , Embolization, Therapeutic , Endovascular Procedures , Arteriovenous Malformations/therapy , Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations/diagnostic imaging , Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations/surgery , Cerebral Angiography , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome
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J Craniofac Surg ; 33(2): 491-495, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34260449

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ABSTRACT: Identifying substantial data and their normative values related to velopharyngeal structures in cleft palate patients may have clinical significance, in order to selection of surgical intervention and prediction of postsurgical outcomes. Previous studies are lack of referring certain anatomic locations or distances that may have affect on speech intelligibility, especially in dynamic state. The aim of this study is to investigate effectiveness of magnetic resonance imagings on the velopharyngeal sphincter function and the correlation with speech intelligibility after functional cleft palate repair. Seventeen patients with repaired cleft palate by single surgeon were enrolled in this study.Quantitative velopharyngeal measures from the oblique coronal plane and midsagittal plane in static and dynamic positions were collected. Patients' speech intelligibility was evaluated by using Pittsburgh Weighted Speech Scale and nasalance score was also measured. Correlation analysis methods were used for evaluating relation between MRI gathered measurements and speech intelligibility scores for determiningconsequential data.Our study shows that the velar knee-posterior pharyngeal wall distance measurement while explosive sound production is the most related data with speech intelligibility. Although future works with more sample number is needed, according to current study the authors think magnetic resonance imagings is a very helpful method in providing reliable information.


Subject(s)
Cleft Palate , Velopharyngeal Insufficiency , Cleft Palate/diagnostic imaging , Cleft Palate/pathology , Cleft Palate/surgery , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy , Pharynx , Speech , Speech Intelligibility , Treatment Outcome , Velopharyngeal Insufficiency/diagnostic imaging , Velopharyngeal Insufficiency/surgery , Velopharyngeal Sphincter/diagnostic imaging
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Neurointervention ; 16(3): 280-284, 2021 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34662933

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Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) are acquired pathological arteriovenous connections involving vessels that usually supply the meninges. A DAVF in the region of the hypoglossal canal is a rare form of fistula that involves the anterior condylar confluence or anterior condylar vein. We report a case of hypoglossal canal DAVF that was successfully embolized transvenously through a superior ophthalmic vein (SOV) approach. After failed attempts through jugular access, our patient was treated by a unique percutaneous direct puncture approach through the SOV, achieving complete obliteration of the fistula. A step-by-step description of the endovascular technique was described. The clinical course was uneventful without any new neurologic deficit. The eye symptoms and third nerve palsy had completely resolved at the 3-month follow-up visit. Hypoglossal canal DAVFs are rare and may exhibit complex venous drainage patterns. Knowledge of the complex venous anatomy is essential for planning an alternative transvenous route if the standard approach is not feasible. Xper CT (Philips Healthcare, Best, The Netherlands) is an excellent tool for identifying the exact site of the fistula as well as for confirming a safe position of the catheter tip for successful occlusion of this complex dural AV fistula.

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Front Neurol ; 12: 722183, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34659086

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Background and Purpose: Flow diversion is increasingly used as an endovascular treatment for intracranial aneurysms. In this retrospective multicenter study, we analyzed the safety and efficacy of the treatment of intracranial, unruptured, or previously treated but recanalized aneurysms using Flow Re-Direction Endoluminal Device (FRED) Jr with emphasis on midterm results. Materials and Methods: Clinical and radiological records of 150 patients harboring 159 aneurysms treated with FRED Jr at six centers between October 2014 and February 2020 were reviewed and consecutively included. Clinical outcome was measured by using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Anatomical results were assessed according to the O'Kelly-Marotta (OKM) scale and the Cekirge-Saatci Classification (CSC) scale. Results: The overall complication rate was 24/159 (16%). Thrombotic-ischemic events occurred in 18/159 treatments (11%). These resulted in long-term neurological sequelae in two patients (1%) with worsening from pre-treatment mRS 0-2 and mRS 4 after treatment. Complete or near-complete occlusion of the treated aneurysm according to the OKM scale was reached in 54% (85/158) at 6-month, in 68% (90/133) at 1-year, and in 83% (77/93) at 2-year follow-up, respectively. The rates of narrowing or occlusion of a vessel branch originating from the treated aneurysm according to the CSC scale were 11% (12/108) at 6-month, 20% (17/87) at 1-year, and 23% (13/57) at 2-year follow-up, respectively, with all cases being asymptomatic. Conclusions: In this retrospective multicenter study, FRED Jr was safe and effective in the midterm occlusion of cerebral aneurysms. Most importantly, it was associated with a high rate of good clinical outcome.

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