Stent Induced Changes to the Radius of Curvature of the Cerebrovasculature

Author(s):  
Robert M. King ◽  
Juyu Chueh ◽  
Imramsjah M. J. van der Bom ◽  
Christine F. Silva ◽  
Ajay K. Wakhloo ◽  
...  

Stent implantation has expanded the endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms to those with widenecks, that were previously unfavorable to coil embolization. Past studies have found that several mechanisms including stent-induced endothelization and hemodynamic changes due to alteration in vessel geometry may contribute to stable clot formation within the aneurysmal sac and aid in aneurismal healing [1,2]. Change in the angle of the parent arteries after stent-assisted coil embolization of anterior communicating artery (Acom) aneurysms has been measured on projection angiograms; however, use of 2D angiographic datasets to describe changes of vessel angle in 3D may result in significant error. The goal of this study was to quantitatively characterize the change in the radius of curvature (RC) of the parent artery induced by the implantation of an intracranial stent in 3D.

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 362-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Castaño ◽  
M Terceño ◽  
S Remollo ◽  
MR García-Sort ◽  
C Domínguez

Background Intracranial wide-neck aneurysms at the arterial bifurcations, especially in the aneurysms where the bifurcating branches emanate directly from the base of the aneurysm, have been particularly difficult on which to perform endovascular treatment. The ‘Y’-configuration, double stent-assisted coil embolization is an option for the treatment of these difficult aneurysms, allowing the closure of the aneurysm, preserving the parent arteries. Material and methods In a nine-year period, 546 intracranial aneurysms in 493 patients were treated at our center by endovascular approach. We have reviewed the medical records and arteriographies from November 2007 to January 2017 of 45 patients who were treated using ‘Y’-configuration double Neuroform® stent-assisted coil embolization. Results All patients were successfully treated. The location of the aneurysms were: middle cerebral artery (MCA) 20 (44.4%), anterior communicating artery (AComA) 17 (37.7%), basilar four (8.9%), internal carotid artery (ICA) bifurcation three (6.6%) and posterior communicating artery (PComA) one (2.2%). The mRS at hospital discharge was: mRS 0: 42 (93.3%), mRS 1: 1 (2.2%), mRS 2: 1 (2.2%) and mRS 5: 1 (2.2%). The Modified Raymond-Roy Occlusion Classification, in the control at six months, was: Class I: 41 (91.1%), Class II: 2 (4.4%), Class IIIa: 1 (2.2%) and Class IIIb: 1 (2.2%). Forty-four (97.8%) patients had a good outcome (mRS < 2) at six months. One (2.2%) patient had a poor outcome (mRS > 2) at six months that was due to sequelae of SAH. There was no mortality at six months. Conclusions This technique is safe and effective for the endovascular treatment of difficult wide-neck bifurcation aneurysms, allowing the stable closure of the aneurysm, preserving the parent arteries.


1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 225-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Suda ◽  
K. Kikuchi ◽  
H. Shioya ◽  
K. Shindo ◽  
H. Nanjo ◽  
...  

We describe the results of electron microscopic examination in two patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms who were successfully treated by endovascular coil embolization. The aneurysms were seen completely occluded on the follow-up angiograms. Autopsies of these patients were performed five and 26 months after endovascular treatment when they died of pneumonia and thalamic hemorrhage, respectively. The aneurysms were densely filled with the coils, which were readily identified through the thin and transparent wall of the aneurysmal dome. The orifice of the aneurysm was completely occluded so that macroscopically the coils were not directly visualized through the orifice. To examine any evidence of endothelialization across the orifice of the aneurysms, scanning electron microscopic examination was performed. In both cases, evidence of well regenerative endothelialization was observed across the aneurysmal orifice, being contiguous with the endothelial layer of the adjacent parent vessels. These ultrastructural findings indicate that the aneurysms are completely isolated from the lumen of the parent artery by a continuous lining of the regenerated endothelial cells following the endovascular treatment with coils, and further suggest that aneurysms have a potential of being cured permanently by this treatment modality. This is, to the best of our knowledge, the first report in humans verifying a complete endothelialization of the luminal surface at the aneurysmal neck after coil embolization, as evidenced by scanning electron microscopy.


Neurosurgery ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 64 (CN_suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 228-228
Author(s):  
Erick Michael Westbroek ◽  
Matthew Bender ◽  
Narlin B Beaty ◽  
Bowen Jiang ◽  
Risheng Xu AB ◽  
...  

Abstract INTRODUCTION ISAT demonstrated that coiling is effective for aneurysm treatment in subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH); however, complete occlusion of wide-necked aneurysms frequently requires adjuvants relatively contraindicated in SAH. As such, a limited “dome occlusive” strategy is often pursued in the setting of SAH. We report a single institution series of coiling of acutely ruptured aneurysms followed by delayed flow diversion for definitive, curative occlusion. METHODS A prospectively collected IRB-approved database was screened for patients with aneurysmal SAH who were initially treated by coil embolization followed by planned flow diversion at a single academic medical institution. Peri-procedural outcomes, complications, and angiographic follow-up were analyzed. RESULTS >50 patients underwent both acute coiling followed by delayed, planned flow diversion. Average aneurysm size on initial presentation was 9.5 mm. Common aneurysm locations included Pcomm (36%), Acomm (30%), MCA (10%), ACA (10%), and vertebral (5%). Dome occlusion was achieved in all cases following initial coiling. Second-stage implantation of a flow diverting stent was achieved in 49/50 cases (98%). Follow-up angiography was available for 33/50 patients (66%), with mean follow-up of 11 months. 27 patients (82%) had complete angiographic occlusion at last follow up. All patients with residual filling at follow-up still had dome occlusion. There were no mortalities (0%). Major complication rate for stage I coiling was 2% (1 patient with intra-procedural aneurysm re-rupture causing increase in a previous ICH). Major complication rate for stage 2 flow diversion was 2% (1 patient with ischemic stroke following noncompliance with dual antiplatelet regimen). Minor complications occurred in 2 additional patients (4%) with transient neurological deficits. CONCLUSION Staged endovascular treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysms with acute dome-occlusive coil embolization followed by delayed flow diversion is a safe and effective treatment strategy.


2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 326-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Gölitz ◽  
T. Struffert ◽  
M. Arc Saake ◽  
F. Knossalla ◽  
A. Doerfler

This investigation aimed to demonstrate the potential of intraprocedural angiographic CT in monitoring complex endovascular coil embolization of direct carotid cavernous fistulas. Angiographic CT was performed as a dual rotational 5 s run with intraarterial contrast medium injection in two patients during endovascular coil embolization of direct carotid cavernous fistulas. Intraprocedural angiographic CT was considered helpful if conventional 2D series were not conclusive concerning coil position or if a precise delineation of the parent artery was impossible due to a complex anatomy or overlying coil material. During postprocessing multiplanar reformatted and dual volume images of angiographic CT were reconstructed. Angiographic CT turned out to be superior in the intraprocedural visualization of accidental coil migration into the parent artery where conventional 2D-DSA series failed to reliably detect coil protrusion. The delineation of coil protrusion by angiographic CT allowed immediate correct coil repositioning to prevent parent artery compromising. Angiographic CT can function as a valuable intraprocedurally feasible tool during complex coil embolizations of direct carotid cavernous fistulas. It allows the precise visualization of the cerebral vasculature and any accidental coil protrusion can be determined accurately in cases where conventional 2D-DSA series are unclear or compromised. Thus angiographic CT might contribute substantially to reduce procedural complications and to increase safety in the management of endovascular treatment of direct carotid cavernous fistulas.


2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-216
Author(s):  
Won-Bae Seung

The SolitaireTM AB Neurovascular Remodeling Device (ev3, Irvine, CA, USA) is used to retain coils within an aneurysm, reducing the risk of embolic complications from coil herniation into the parent artery. Stents are deployed after confirming the optimal position of the stent markers across the aneurysm to avoid entry into perforators or branching arteries. Stent marker position is very important to prevent perforating or branching artery infarction. We performed stent-assisted coil embolization using the Solitaire AB stent to treat 2 aneurysms simultaneously. After successful coil embolization, we detached the Solitaire stent in the usual manner. However, the proximal stent marker, which was located at the horizontal segment of the cavernous internal carotid artery, moved into the meningohypophyseal trunk and occluded it. Although the distal markers were positioned optimally, we did not expect the proximal marker to be in the position where it was located. Fortunately, cranial nerve dysfunctions and pituitary deficiency did not develop. It is important to prevent ischemic injury by occlusion of the perforators or branching vessels that can be caused by malpositioned stent markers. We consider where the proximal marker of the stent might be located after detachment.


2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. E597-E598
Author(s):  
Maureen A Darwal ◽  
Zakaria Hakma ◽  
Mandy J Binning ◽  
Adam Arthur ◽  
Bain Mark ◽  
...  

Abstract Since the International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial,1 endovascular treatment has been the favored treatment for appropriate ruptured intracranial aneurysms. While our endovascular technology has advanced to allow us to treat the majority of intracranial aneurysms, simple coil embolization is still the most common modality. This video demonstrates the fundamentals of aneurysm catheterization and coiling for safe treatment. In addition, the set-up and devices are detailed. This video is to add to the library of basic techniques that will aid a large number of practitioners. This patient consented to endovascular treatment. The video demonstrates endovascular coil embolization of a posterior communicating artery aneurysm in a 76-yr-old female who presented with a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Image of biplane suite in video used courtesy of Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Illustration at 5:12 reprinted from Yasargil MG, et al, Microneurosurgery IV B, p. 9, Thieme, New York, 1995.


Stroke ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 32 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 356-357
Author(s):  
Colin P Derdeyn ◽  
Christopher J Moran ◽  
DeWitte T Cross ◽  
Michael R Chicoine ◽  
Ralph G Dacey

P98 Purpose: Thrombo-embolic complications associated with the endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms with Guglielmi Detachable Coils (GDC) generally occur at the time of the procedure or soon after. The purpose of this report is to determine the frequency of late thrombo-embolic events after GDC. Methods: The records of 189 patients who underwent GDC repair of one or more intracranial aneurysms at our institution were reviewed. The occurence of an ischemic event referrable to a coiled aneurysm was determined by clinical, angiographic, and imaging data. Events occuring within 2 days of the endovascular procedure were considered peri-procedural. Kaplan-Meier analysis of ischemic events over time was performed. Results: Two patients suffered documented thrombo-embolic events. One patient presented 5 weeks after coiling with a transient ischemic attack. Angiography demonstrated thrombus on the surface of the coils at the neck of a large ophthalmic artery aneurysm. The second patient presented with a posterior circulation stroke 4 weeks after coiling of a large superior cerebellar artery aneurysm. Angiography showed no significant proximal disease, with thrombus beginning at the neck of the treated aneurysm and extending out both P1 segments. No intra-procedural problems during the initial coiling had occured with either patient. There was no evidence for protrusion of coils into the parent artery in either patient. Both patients had been receiving daily aspirin (325 mg). One additional patient reporting symptoms suggesting possible ischemics event was evaluated and diagnosed as having atypical migraines. The frequency of a clinical thromboembolic event during the first year after coiling (excluding procedural complications) was 1.1%. Conclusions: Thrombo-embolic events may occur as late as 5 weeks after endovascular treatment of aneurysms with GDC.


2007 ◽  
Vol 107 (1) ◽  
pp. 202-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niklaus Krayenbühl ◽  
Ali F. Krisht

✓The combination of surgical and endovascular treatment for complex intracranial aneurysms has previously been used in a staged fashion. To perfect the clipping process of a complex anterior communicating artery aneurysm and to avoid a second staged procedure, the authors used a method of direct intraoperative transaneurysmal coil-assisted clip occlusion of the aneurysm. To the authors' knowledge this is the first time direct intraoperative transaneurysmal coil-assisted clip occlusion has been reported. It should be kept in mind as one of the options to help in complete obliteration of complex intracranial aneurysms.


2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 682-686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J Koch ◽  
Christopher J Stapleton ◽  
Scott B Raymond ◽  
Susan Williams ◽  
Thabele M Leslie-Mazwi ◽  
...  

IntroductionThe LVIS Blue is an FDA-approved stent with 28% metallic coverage that is indicated for use in conjunction with coil embolization for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms. Given a porosity similar to approved flow diverters and higher than currently available intracranial stents, we sought to evaluate the effectiveness of this device for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms.MethodsWe performed an observational single-center study to evaluate initial occlusion and occlusion at 6-month follow-up for patients treated with the LVIS Blue in conjunction with coil embolization at our institution using the modified Raymond–Roy classification (mRRC), where mRRC 1 indicates complete embolization, mRRC 2 persistent opacification of the aneurysm neck, mRRC 3a filling of the aneurysm dome within coil interstices, and mRRC 3b filling of the aneurysm dome.ResultsSixteen aneurysms were treated with the LVIS Blue device in conjunction with coil embolization with 6-month angiographic follow-up. Aneurysms were treated throughout the intracranial circulation: five proximal internal carotid artery (ICA) (ophthalmic or communicating segments), two superior cerebellar artery, two ICA terminus, two anterior communicating artery, two distal middle cerebral artery, one posterior inferior cerebellar artery, and two basilar tip aneurysms. Post-procedurally, there was one mRRC 1 closure, five mRRC 2 closures, and 10 mRRC 3a or 3b occlusion. At follow-up, all the mRRC 1 and mRRC 3a closures, 85% of the mRRC 3b closures and 75% of the mRRC 2 closures were stable or improved to an mRRC 1 or 2 at follow-up.ConclusionsThe LVIS Blue represents a safe option as a coil adjunct for endovascular embolization within both the proximal and distal anterior and posterior circulation.


Stroke ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ameer E Hassan ◽  
Saqib A Chaudhry ◽  
M Fareed K Suri ◽  
Adnan I Qureshi

Background: Mycotic intracranial aneurysms are rare with primary treatment focusing on underlying infection to reduce the high mortality rates. Treating these aneurysms remains challenging and obliteration procedures without sacrificing the parent artery often fail due to the fusiform and fragile aneurysm wall. Objective: To determine the outcomes associated with endovascular embolization in patients with mycotic intracranial aneurysms using a large nationally representative sample. Methods: We determined the frequency of endovascular and surgical procedures performed in patients with mycotic intracranial aneurysms and associated in-hospital outcomes using data from the Nationwide Inpatient Survey (NIS) data files from 2002 to 2009. All the in-hospital outcomes were analyzed after adjusting for potential confounders using multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: Of the 1,915 patients admitted with the diagnosis of infected “mycotic” aneurysms, 83 (4.3%) underwent endovascular embolization, and 59 (3.1%) underwent surgical treatment. In mycotic aneurysms treated with endovascular treatment compared to surgical treatment, discharge outcomes were better with higher rates of minimal disability self-care (40% vs. 23.7% p=0.2436), and lower rates of moderate-severe disability (36% vs. 40% p=0.7874), and in-hospital deaths death (22.9 vs. 35.2 p= 0.3608). After adjusting for age, gender, and hospital teaching status, discharge mortality after endovascular treatment was not inferior to surgical treatment (odds ratio [OR] 1.58, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.14 - 17.9) or those treated medically (OR 0.56, 95% CI 0.132 - 2.36). Conclusion: Endovascular embolization for mycotic intracranial aneurysms provides comparable outcomes to surgical treatment and should be considered whenever feasible when aneurysm obliteration is indicated.


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