Postoperative occlusion degree after flow-diverter placement with adjunctive coiling: analysis of complications

2021 ◽  
pp. neurintsurg-2021-017445
Author(s):  
Huibin Kang ◽  
Bin Luo ◽  
Jianmin Liu ◽  
Hongqi Zhang ◽  
Tianxiao Li ◽  
...  

BackgroundAlthough coiling with a flow diverter may provide immediate dome protection, no studies have evaluated the effect on complications of postoperative occlusion degree immediately postoperatively. The purpose of this study was to determine whether postoperative occlusion degree immediately after flow-diverter placement with adjunctive coiling was associated with complications.MethodsAll patients’ data were collected from the post-market multi-center cohort study of embolization of intracranial aneurysms with a pipeline embolization device (PED) in China (PLUS) registry. We divided patients into those treated with a PED alone (PED-only (PO) group), those treated with a PED with coils and incomplete occlusion (PED + coils + incomplete occlusion (PCIO) group), and those treated with a PED with coils and complete occlusion (PED + coils + complete occlusion (PCCO) group).ResultsWe evaluated 1171 consecutive patients with 1322 aneurysms treated with a PED: 685 aneurysms were treated with PO, 444 with PCIO, and 193 with PCCO. The PCCO group had a higher rate of aneurysm occlusion at the last follow-up than the PCIO and PO groups (P<0.0001). Multivariate analysis of the predictors of ischemic stroke and modified Rankin Scale score (mRS) deterioration showed that PCCO was an independent predictor of ischemic stroke (HR, 2.03; 95% CI, 1.12 to 3.67; P=0.019) and mRS deterioration (HR, 2.59; 95% CI, 1.57 to 4.26; P<0.0001).ConclusionsAlthough postoperative complete occlusion with a PED and adjunctive coiling can increase the rate of aneurysm occlusion, this approach may also increase the risk of ischemic stroke and lead to poor postoperative functional outcomes.

Neurosurgery ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 64 (5) ◽  
pp. E865-E875 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronie L. Piske ◽  
Luis H. Kanashiro ◽  
Eric Paschoal ◽  
Celso Agner ◽  
Sergio S. Lima ◽  
...  

Abstract OBJECTIVE We report our results using Onyx HD-500 (Micro Therapeutics, Inc., Irvine, CA) in the endovascular treatment of wide-neck intracranial aneurysms, which have a high rate of incomplete occlusion and recanalization with platinum coils. METHODS Sixty-nine patients with 84 aneurysms were treated. Most of the aneurysms were located in the anterior circulation (80 of 84 aneurysms), were unruptured (74 of 84 aneurysms), and were incidental. Ten presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage, and 15 were symptomatic. All aneurysms had wide necks (neck &gt;4 mm and/or dome-to-neck ratio &lt;1.5). Fifty aneurysms were small (&lt;12 mm), 30 were large (12 to &lt;25 mm) and 4 were giant. Angiographic follow-up was available for 65 of the 84 aneurysms at 6 months, for 31 of the 84 aneurysms at 18 months, and for 5 of the 84 aneurysms at 36 months. RESULTS Complete aneurysm occlusion was seen in 65.5% of aneurysms on immediate control, in 84.6% at 6 months, and in 90.3% at 18 months. The rates of complete occlusion were 74%, 95.1%, and 95.2% for small aneurysms and 53.3%, 70%, and 80% for large aneurysms at the same follow-up periods. Progression from incomplete to complete occlusion was seen in 68.2% of all aneurysms, with a higher percentage in small aneurysms (90.9%). Aneurysm recanalization was observed in 3 patients (4.6%), with retreatment in 2 patients (3.3%). Procedural mortality was 2.9%. Overall morbidity was 7.2%. CONCLUSION Onyx embolization of intracranial wide-neck aneurysms is safe and effective. Morbidity and mortality rates are similar to those of other current endovascular techniques. Larger samples and longer follow-up periods are necessary.


2021 ◽  
pp. neurintsurg-2021-018054
Author(s):  
Ricardo A Hanel ◽  
Andre Monteiro ◽  
Peter K Nelson ◽  
Demetrius K Lopes ◽  
David F Kallmes

BackgroundFlow diverters have revolutionized the treatment of intracranial aneurysms. Nevertheless, some aneurysms fail to occlude with flow diversion. The Prospective Study on Embolization of Intracranial Aneurysms with the Pipeline Device (PREMIER) was a prospective, multicenter and single-arm trial of small and medium wide-necked unruptured aneurysms. In the current study, we evaluate the predictors of treatment failure in the PREMIER cohort.MethodsWe analyzed PREMIER patients who had incomplete occlusion (Raymond-Roy >1) at 1 year angiographic follow-up and compared them with those who achieved Raymond-Roy 1, aiming to identify predictors of treatment failure.Results25 aneurysms demonstrated incomplete occlusion at 1 year. There was a median reduction of 0.9 mm (IQR 0.41–2.43) in maximum diameter between pre-procedure and 1 year measurements, with no aneurysmal hemorrhage. Patients with incomplete occlusion were significantly older than those with complete occlusion (p=0.011). Smoking (p=0.045) and C6 segment location (p=0.005) were significantly associated with complete occlusion, while location at V4 (p=0.01) and C7 (p=0.007) and involvement of a side branch (p<0.001) were significantly associated with incomplete occlusion. In multivariable logistic regression, significant predictors of incomplete occlusion were non-smoker status (adjusted OR 4.49, 95% CI 1.11 to 18.09; p=0.03) and side branch involvement (adjusted OR 11.68, 95% CI 3.84 to 35.50; p<0.0001), while C6 location had reduced odds of incomplete occlusion (adjusted OR 0.29, 95% CI 0.10 to 0.84; p=0.02).ConclusionsThe results of our study are consistent with previous retrospective series and warrant consideration for technique adaptations to achieve higher occlusion rates. Further follow-up is needed to assess progression of aneurysm occlusion and clinical behavior in these cases.


2021 ◽  
pp. 159101992110279
Author(s):  
Muhammad Waqas ◽  
Rimal H Dossani ◽  
Modhi Alkhaldi ◽  
Jocelyn Neveu ◽  
Justin M Cappuzzo ◽  
...  

Introduction The Flow Redirection Endoluminal Device (FRED; MicroVention) is a dual-layered flow diverter used for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms. The objective of this systematic review was to compile device-related safety and effectiveness data. Methods The literature from January 1, 2013 to April 30, 2021 was searched for studies describing use of the FRED for intracranial aneurysm treatment irrespective of aneurysm location and morphology. The review included anterior and posterior circulation ruptured and unruptured saccular, fusiform or dissection, and blister aneurysms. MeSH terms related to “flow re-direction endoluminal device” and “FRED for aneurysms” were used. Data related to indication, complications, and rates of aneurysm occlusion were retrieved and analyzed. Results Twenty-two studies with 1729 intracranial aneurysms were included in this review. Overall reported morbidity was 3.9% (range 0–20%). Overall procedure-related mortality was 1.4% (range 0–6%). Complication rates fell into 5 categories: technical (3.6%), ischemic (3.8%), thrombotic or stenotic (6%), hemorrhagic (1.5%), and non-neurological (0.8%). The aneurysm occlusion rate between 0 and 3 months (reported in 11 studies) was 47.8%. The occlusion rate between 4 and 6 months (reported in 14 studies) was 73.8%. Occlusion rates continued to increase to 75.1% at 7–12 months (reported in 10 studies) and 86.6% for follow-up beyond 1 year (reported in 10 studies). Conclusion This review indicated that the FRED is a safe and effective for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms. Future studies should directly compare the FRED with other flow diverters for a better understanding of comparative safety and effectiveness among the different devices.


2020 ◽  
pp. 159101992097623
Author(s):  
Qiaowei Wu ◽  
Li Li ◽  
Qiuji Shao ◽  
Tianming Xu ◽  
Kaitao Chang ◽  
...  

Background As a new endovascular reconstruction technique, flow diverter (FD) shows excellent efficacy and safety for treatment of intracranial aneurysms. In a previous multicenter, randomized, controlled, pre-market study, Tubridge FD showed remarkably higher complete occlusion rate compared with traditional stent-assisted coiling. However, a nonsignificant higher complication rate in the Tubridge group was noted. Considering the learning curve, the safety, and long-term outcomes of Tubridge FD should be verified in new prospective, real world, multicenter, post-market trials. Methods This study is a prospective, multicenter, single-arm, post-market clinical trial that evaluates the safety and efficacy of Tubridge in the treatment of patients with intracranial aneurysms by reconstructing parent artery. We expect 200 participants who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria to be included. Clinical information and angiographic results (Raymond–Roy grading scale, RRGS) will be recorded objectively. The primary endpoint will be the complete occlusion rate of the target aneurysm (RRGS 1) at 12-month follow-up. Secondary endpoints will include the adequate occlusion rate (RRGS 1 & 2) and the rate of major in-stent stenosis (>50%) at 12-month follow-up, technique success rate, changes of modified Rankin Scale before and after the procedure, the rate of aneurysm related disability, neurological mortality, and all-cause mortality within follow-up period. Discussion This post-market, prospective trial may offer more information on the safety and long-term outcomes of Tubridge FD. When the study is complete, the results may provide us a new strategy for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms. Trial registration: WHO-Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR2000032282.


2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 300-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anastasios Mpotsaris ◽  
Martin Skalej ◽  
Oliver Beuing ◽  
Bernd Eckert ◽  
Daniel Behme ◽  
...  

Background and purpose The purpose of this article is to report on the long-term success rates of Silk flow-diverter (FD) treatment in a multicenter prospective study for the treatment of complex aneurysms. Methods Between May 2008 and January 2011, all consecutive patients featuring complex intracranial aneurysms eligible for FD treatment with the Silk in three neurovascular centers were included. Clinical and imaging data were assessed during hospitalization and follow-up. Results Five patients were initially asymptomatic, 20 patients showed various neurological symptoms. Twenty-eight FDs were implanted in 25 patients treating 28 aneurysms. The immediate procedure-related morbidity was 8% (two of 25), mortality 0%. One procedure-related death was observed during follow-up (in-stent thrombosis). Compared to the immediate result nearly two of three aneurysms improved during follow-up; all angiographically confirmed inflow changes took place within six months after treatment. Final anatomic outcome in 24 aneurysms of 22 patients comprised 14 (59%) with complete occlusion, seven (29%) with a neck remnant, two (8%) with residual filling <50%, none with residual filling >50% and one (4%) unchanged in comparison to its pretreatment status. Postinterventional recanalizations were seen in three of 13 (23%) aneurysms treated with FD alone; none were observed in 15 aneurysms treated with adjunctive coiling. Conclusion Anatomic presentation and location are key for successful FD treatment. The rate of successful occlusion increases during follow-up. Postinterventional monitoring for at least six months is paramount, as anatomic outcome is not reliably predictable and recanalizations may occur in initially completely occluded aneurysms.


Neurosurgery ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 73 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ignacio Arrese ◽  
Rosario Sarabia ◽  
Rebeca Pintado ◽  
Miguel Delgado-Rodriguez

Abstract BACKGROUND: Although the introduction of flow-diverter devices (FDDs) has aroused great enthusiasm, the level of evidence supporting their use has not been systematically evaluated. OBJECTIVE: To report a systematic review of medical literature up to May 2012 on FDDs to assess the morbidity, case fatality rate, and efficacy of FDDs for intracranial aneurysms. METHODS: The literature was searched by using MEDLINE, Embase, and all Evidence-Based Medicine in the OVID database. Eligibility criteria were studies including at least 10 patients, reporting duration of follow-up and number of patients lost to follow-up, and documenting the rate of aneurysm occlusion and death and neurological complications. The endpoints were angiographic success, early and late mortality, and neurological morbidity. RESULTS: Fifteen studies were analyzed consisting of 897 patients with 1018 aneurysms. The mean value of methodological quality score was 14.4 using the STROBE score. The early mortality rate was 2.8% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.7-3.8; I2 = 93.4%) and the late mortality rate was 1.3% (95% CI: 0.2-2.3; I2 = 36.9%). The early neurological morbidity rate was 7.3% (95% CI: 5.7-9; I2 = 91.8%) and the late morbidity rate was 2.6% (95% CI: 1.1-4; I2 = 81.3%). The Egger test for early and late morbidity and aneurysm occlusion was &lt;0.001. CONCLUSION: With the available data from the studies, both heterogeneity and publication biases imply that the current clinical use of FDDs is not supported by high-quality evidence. In the absence of reliable evidence, the use of FDDs in patients eligible for more conventional treatments should be restricted to controlled clinical trials.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heui Seung Lee ◽  
Hyun-Seung Kang ◽  
Sung Min Kim ◽  
Chi Heon Kim ◽  
Seung Heon Yang ◽  
...  

AbstractInitial attempt of endovascular treatment (EVT) for spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF) is preferred because of concurrent diagnosis and treatment. However, outcomes following further treatment with initial EVT are not well studied. We retrospectively reviewed 71 patients with SDAVF to evaluate treatment outcomes of SDAVF after an initial EVT attempt. Pretreatment and posttreatment functional states were assessed by the Aminoff-Logue scale (ALS). In the case of incomplete occlusion or recurrence, overall outcomes after further treatments were compared. Of the 71 patients, 56 underwent initial EVT. Complete occlusion was achieved by initial EVT in 37 of 56 patients (66.1%). Multiple feeders were more frequently observed in patients with incomplete occlusion than complete occlusion after initial EVT (73.7% vs. 27%, P < 0.001). Among 19 patients with incomplete occlusion upon initial EVT, 14 underwent additional surgery, 13 of whom (92.9%) obtained improved or stationary functional outcomes. Functional improvement was not observed in patients who had repeated EVT or follow-up without further treatment. Recurrence was observed in 8 of 37 patients with complete occlusion upon initial EVT. Additional surgery achieved improved functional outcomes in cases of incomplete occlusion of SDAVF after the initial EVT attempt or recurrence rather than repeated EVT or follow-up.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Liu ◽  
Wenqiang Li ◽  
Yisen Zhang ◽  
Kun Wang ◽  
Xinjian Yang ◽  
...  

Abstract BackgroundWe compared the treatment of small unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) with flow diverter and LVIS assisted coiling to determine the effects of hemodynamic changes caused by different stent and coil packing in endovascular treatment.MethodsFifty-one UIAs in 51 patients treated with pipeline embolization device (PED) were included in this study, and defined as the PED group. We matched controls 1:1 and enrolled 51 UIAs who treated with LVIS stent, which defined as the LVIS group. Computational fluid dynamics were performed to assess hemodynamic alterations between PED and LVIS. Clinical analysis was also performed between these two groups after the match.ResultsThere was no difference in procedural complications between two groups (P=0.558). At the first angiographic follow-up, the complete occlusion rate was significantly higher in the LVIS group compared with that in the PED group (98.0% vs 82.4%, P = 0.027). However, during the further angiographic follow-up, the complete occlusion rate in PED group achieved 100%, which was higher than that in LVIS group (98.0%). Compared with the LVIS group after treatment, cases in PED group showed a higher value of velocity in the aneurysm (0.03 ± 0.09 vs 0.01 ± 0.01, P=0.037) and WSS on the aneurysm (2.32 ± 5.40 vs 0.33 ± 0.47, P=0.011). Consequently, the reduction ratios of these two parameters were also showed statistical differences. These parameters in LVIS group showed much higher reduction ratios. However, the reduction ratio of the velocity on the neck plane was comparable between two groups. ConclusionsBoth LVIS and PED were safe and effective for the treatment of small UIAs. However, LVIS-assisted coiling produced greater hemodynamic alterations in the aneurysm sac compared with PED. The hemodynamics in the aneurysm neck may be a key factor for aneurysm outcome.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Liu ◽  
Wenqiang Li ◽  
Yisen Zhang ◽  
Kun Wang ◽  
Xinjian Yang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background We compared the treatment of small unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) with flow diverter and LVIS-assisted coiling to determine the effects of hemodynamic changes caused by different stent and coil packing in endovascular treatment. Methods Fifty-one UIAs in 51 patients treated with pipeline embolization device (PED) were included in this study and defined as the PED group. We matched controls 1:1 and enrolled 51 UIAs who were treated with LVIS stent, which were defined as the LVIS group. Computational fluid dynamics were performed to assess hemodynamic alterations between PED and LVIS. Clinical analysis was also performed between these two groups after the match. Results There was no difference in procedural complications between the two groups (P = 0.558). At the first angiographic follow-up, the complete occlusion rate was significantly higher in the LVIS group compared with that in the PED group (98.0% vs. 82.4%, P = 0.027). However, during the further angiographic follow-up, the complete occlusion rate in the PED group achieved 100%, which was higher than that in the LVIS group (98.0%). Compared with the LVIS group after treatment, cases in the PED group showed a higher value of velocity in the aneurysm (0.03 ± 0.09 vs. 0.01 ± 0.01, P = 0.037) and WSS on the aneurysm (2.32 ± 5.40 vs. 0.33 ± 0.47, P = 0.011). Consequently, the reduction ratios of these two parameters also showed statistical differences. These parameters in the LVIS group showed much higher reduction ratios. However, the reduction ratio of the velocity on the neck plane was comparable between two groups. Conclusions Both LVIS and PED were safe and effective for the treatment of small UIAs. However, LVIS-assisted coiling produced greater hemodynamic alterations in the aneurysm sac compared with PED. The hemodynamics in the aneurysm neck may be a key factor for aneurysm outcome.


2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 290-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lukas Goertz ◽  
Franziska Dorn ◽  
Bastian Kraus ◽  
Jan Borggrefe ◽  
Marc Schlamann ◽  
...  

BackgroundThe Derivo Embolization Device (DED) is a novel flow diverter with advanced X-ray visibility, potentially lower thrombogenicity, and an improved delivery system.ObjectiveTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of the DED for emergency treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysms.MethodsBetween February 2016 and March 2018, 10 patients (median age 54.5 years, seven women) with 11 aneurysms were treated with the DED at three neurovascular centers. Procedural details, complications, morbidity, and aneurysm occlusion (O’Kelly-Marotta scale, OKM) were retrospectively reviewed.ResultsAmong 11 aneurysms treated, there were nine anterior circulation and two posterior circulation aneurysms. Aneurysm morphology was saccular in four cases, dissecting in three, blister-like in three, and fusiform in one. In each case, a single DED was implanted and deployment was technically successful without exception. Adjunctive coiling was performed in two aneurysms. We observed one in-stent thrombosis, presumably due to low response to clopidogrel 4 days after the procedure, which remained with a mild hemiparesis after aspiration thrombectomy. No further thromboembolic or hemorrhagic events occurred. Favorable outcome (modified Rankin scale score ≤2) at last follow-up was achieved in all patients. Among 10 aneurysms available for angiographic follow-up, complete aneurysm occlusion (OKM D) was obtained in nine cases (90.0%).ConclusionsIn this pilot study, endovascular treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysms with the DED was feasible and not associated with any incidence of rebleeding. Larger series with longer follow-up are warranted to reach a definite conclusion about this device.


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