Loop microcatheter technique for coil embolization of paraclinoid aneurysms.
Acta Neurochir (Wien)
; 160(9): 1755-1760, 2018 09.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Although paraclinoid aneurysms do not exhibit a high risk of rupture, coil embolization is not always easy because of unstable microcatheter position. We present a technique that allows a stable microcatheter position for coil embolization of paraclinoid aneurysms.METHODS:
We enrolled 34 consecutive patients who underwent coil embolization for paraclinoid aneurysms. A loop of distal microcatheter was shaped based on three-dimensional rotational angiography. The basic concept is to keep the proximal loop abutting the opposite wall of the aneurysm while using the distal loop for coiling. Then, a proximal curve was made to accommodate the shape of the carotid siphon, which may decide the direction of the loop. Stent-assisted coil embolization was performed in 19 wide-necked aneurysms. Immediate radiological outcomes were analyzed with Raymond classification and clinical outcomes were evaluated with modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores.RESULTS:
Satisfactory occlusion of aneurysm was achieved in 94.1% (32/34) of patients with a Raymond score of 1 or 2. Packing density of ≥ 31% was achieved in 71% (24/34) of patients. No significant differences were observed between stent-assisted coiling and coiling-only groups. Follow-up magnetic resonance angiography and/or angiogram showed stable coil position, except in one patient with tiny recurrence (from Raymond scores 1 to 2) that did not require retreatment at the 6-month follow-up. mRS scores of 0-1 were obtained in all patients at 6 months.CONCLUSIONS:
Loop microcatheter technique allowed safe and stable coil packing for paraclinoid aneurysms. The same procedural concept is also being used for aneurysms in other vascular territories.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Aneurisma Intracraniano
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Embolização Terapêutica
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2018
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