scholarly journals Hunterian Ligation With Distal Revascularization for Management of a Previously Coiled Giant Internal Cerebral Artery Aneurysm: 2-Dimensional Operative Video

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. E393-E393
Author(s):  
Benjamin K Hendricks ◽  
Robert F Spetzler

Abstract Unclippable giant aneurysms pose a significant microsurgical challenge. Options for management are highly dependent on the aneurysm characteristics and cerebrovascular anatomy. Hunterian (proximal) ligation with either high-flow or low-flow distal revascularization is an option for the treatment of aneurysms of the internal carotid artery (ICA). This patient had a multiply recurrent supraclinoid ICA aneurysm following endovascular treatment and progressive ipsilateral homonymous hemianopsia. In preparation for the clip occlusion of the proximal ICA, the patient underwent a balloon test occlusion of the ICA, which had a negative result, indicative of tolerance. A pterional craniotomy was used to perform a low-flow bypass, superficial temporal artery to M2, and clip occlusion of the proximal ICA. The patient tolerated the procedure well with some pressure-dependent contralateral symptoms, which resolved. The patient gave informed consent for surgery and video recording. Institutional review board approval was deemed unnecessary. Used with permission from Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona.

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. E229-E229
Author(s):  
Benjamin K Hendricks ◽  
Robert F Spetzler

Abstract The most frequently performed low-flow bypass procedure is the superficial temporal artery (STA) to middle cerebral artery (MCA) bypass. If available, a suitable M2 or M3 cortical branch is anastomosed to the donor vessel. This patient had severe moyamoya disease with an ipsilateral perfusion deficit and transient ischemic attacks. Given the need for revascularization, an STA-to-MCA bypass was performed. There was no suitable recipient M3 branch for direct anastomosis, and therefore an indirect bypass was performed by onlaying the STA onto the cortical surface and suturing the adventitia of the STA to the arachnoid of the underlying cortex. The dural leaflets were then inverted to potentiate further revascularization of the underlying cortex. The patient remained at their neurological baseline and demonstrated an enhanced perfusion of the ipsilateral MCA territory on follow-up evaluation. The patient gave informed consent for surgery and video recording. Institutional review board approval was deemed unnecessary. Used with permission from Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin K Hendricks ◽  
Robert F Spetzler

Abstract Clip occlusion of previously coiled aneurysms poses unique technical challenges. The coil mass can complicate aneurysm neck access and clip tine approximation. This patient had a previously ruptured anterior communicating artery (ACOM) aneurysm that had been treated with coil embolization. On follow-up evaluation, the patient was found to have a recurrence of the aneurysm, which prompted an orbitozygomatic craniotomy for clip occlusion. The approach provided a favorable view of the aneurysm neck with the coil mass protruding outside the aneurysm dome. Indocyanine green fluoroscopy was used to assist with ideal permanent clip placement along the aneurysm neck. The segment of coils present outside the aneurysm neck was removed to reduce mass effect on the optic chiasm. Postoperative imaging demonstrated aneurysm obliteration. The patient gave informed consent for surgery and video recording. Institutional review board approval was deemed unnecessary. Used with permission from Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciano Bambini Manzato ◽  
José Ricardo Vanzin ◽  
Octávio Ruschel Karam ◽  
Victor Emanuel Angeliero ◽  
Artur Eduardo Martio ◽  
...  

Background:Moyamoya disease (MMD) is a steno-occlusive cerebral angiopathy. The incidence of intracranial aneurysms (IA) associated with MMD is high (3.4-14.8%) when compared to the general population (1-3%). IA in the middle cerebral artery (MCA) associated with MMD are rare, with only 25 cases described in the literature. Methods:Search on the PubMed platform, in English, with the MeSH terms “Moyamoya Disease”, “Intracranial Aneurysm” and “Middle Cerebral Artery”. There were 151 results, of which 7 were included in the review. Results:Sumi et al. and Larson et al. reported non-ruptured IA of the M1 segment, treated by surgical clipping and wrapping, respectively. Endo et al. chose to clip a ruptured IA in the M1 segment, followed by anastomosis between the superficial temporal artery and the MCA, excluding the IA . Liu et al. reported a non-ruptured MCA IA in a pediatric patient, treated through an encephalo-duro-arterio-synangiosis; the IA was excluded. Peltier et al. performed an indirect revascularization using the multiple bur-hole technique in a pediatric patient with non-ruptured IA in the M1 segment, excluding the IA. Rivera et al. opted for the conservative approach of a ruptured IA in the M1 segment, which was successful. Yan et al. described 19 IA in the MCA associated with the MMD, without specifying the adopted therapeutic. Conclusion:Due to the low number of cases, no recommendation can be made, and treatment should be individualized.


2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. E389-E390
Author(s):  
Benjamin K Hendricks ◽  
Robert F Spetzler

Abstract Aneurysmal mass effect is a consideration for treatment modality selection, particularly in the setting of cranial neuropathy or obstructive hydrocephalus. However, the extent of consequences related to mass effect is not always apparent periprocedurally from the original treatment. This unique video highlights a patient who underwent previous coil occlusion of a supraclinoid internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysm with subsequent occlusion of the ipsilateral ICA who presented 16 yr later with progressive worsening hemianopsia. The preoperative imaging was suggestive of coil mass impingement prompting operative intervention for decompression. Intraoperative inspection demonstrated that the coil mass was exerting mass effect on the optic nerve and had partially migrated out of the aneurysm dome into the optic nerve. The ICA was also transected and mobilized to further reduce mass effect. Careful microsurgical decompression was achieved and prevented further visual compromise. The patient gave informed consent for surgery and video recording. Institutional review board approval was deemed unnecessary. Used with permission from Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona.


2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. E147-E148
Author(s):  
Benjamin K Hendricks ◽  
Robert F Spetzler

Abstract Revascularization techniques for microsurgical manage-ment of middle cerebral artery (MCA) bifurcation aneurysms are often necessary for treatment of fusiform or giant aneurysms. Augmentation of the standard pterional approach to include an extended orbitozygomatic or modified orbitozygomatic approach provides a wider and more favorable approach to the MCA when attempting revascularization. Direct excision of a giant aneurysm (aneurysmectomy) with mobilization and reanastomosis of the MCA afterward has been reported. This patient had a giant MCA bifurcation aneurysm for which aneurysmectomy and distal reanastomosis were performed between the M1 and two M2 branches via a modified orbitozygomatic craniotomy. A second bypass between a third M2 branch at the ipsilateral superficial temporal artery was performed. Postoperative angiography confirmed patency of the bypasses. The patient gave informed consent for surgery and video recording. Institutional review board approval was deemed unnecessary. Used with permission from Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona.


2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. E201-E202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin K Hendricks ◽  
Robert F Spetzler

Abstract A bonnet bypass is a long interposition graft bypass used for extracranial to intracranial revascularization, which is useful in patients who do not have a suitable ipsilateral donor or in whom the ipsilateral donor must be sacrificed. This interposition graft is commonly the radial artery or saphenous vein. The only practical difference in this technique for revascularization is that an interposition graft must pass through the subgaleal space to the contralateral scalp to allow for reimplantation at the desired contralateral point of anastomosis. This patient underwent a bonnet bypass for revascularization of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) perfusion territory utilizing the contralateral superficial temporal artery (STA). A saphenous vein was used as the interposition graft, which was anastomosed to an M2 segment bifurcation. The graft was then temporarily occluded and passed within a calvarial trough to the contralateral frontoparietal region. The graft was then anastomosed to the contralateral STA at a bifurcation to accommodate the graft size mismatch. The patient tolerated the bypass procedure well and demonstrated bypass patency on postoperative angiographic imaging. The patient gave informed consent for surgery and video recording. Institutional review board approval was deemed unnecessary. Used with permission from Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona.


2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. E47-E48
Author(s):  
Benjamin K Hendricks ◽  
Robert F Spetzler

Abstract Large fusiform anterior cerebral artery aneurysms often require revascularization to allow for the treatment of the aneurysm and preservation of distal perfusion. The A3-A3 side-to-side anastomosis maintains ipsilateral distal perfusion. The inflow to the fusiform segment can then be clip occluded to treat the diseased vessel segment. This procedure is illustrated by the case in this video. The patient had a large right anterior cerebral artery fusiform aneurysm. An anterior interhemispheric craniotomy with the right side down was utilized for the approach. Postprocedural angiography demonstrated occlusion of the aneurysmal segment and patent distal perfusion within the ipsilateral distal segment. The patient gave informed consent for surgery and video recording. Institutional review board approval was deemed unnecessary. Used with permission from Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona.


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