Treatment of Complex Intracranial Aneurysms Using Flow-Diverting Silk® Stents An Analysis of 32 Consecutive Patients

This study describes the peri-procedural and late complications and angiographic follow-up results of 32 patients with 34 complex aneurysms treated with flow diverter Silk stents in a single centre. In this retrospective study, 40 Silk stents (SS) were implanted in 34 complex intracranial aneurysms in 32 patients. In our series, 20 (58.8%) carotid-ophthalmic internal carotid artery (ICA), six (17.6%) cavernous ICA, two (5.9%) supraclinoid ICA, two (5.9%) petrosal ICA (the same patient- bilateral) and four (11.8%) posterior circulation aneurysms were treated. One of the posterior circulation lesions was a fenestrated-type aneurysm. Twenty wide-necked, saccular; eight neck remnant; four fusiform and two blister-like aneurysms were included in our series. SS were successfully implanted in all patients (100%). Misdeployment occurred in 17.6% of patients. In two of these patients adequate stent openness was achieved via Hyperglide balloon dilatation. Coil embolization in addition to SS placement was utilized in four aneurysms. One patient (3%) experienced transient morbidity due to a thromboembolic event and there was one mortality (3%) due to remote intraparenchymal haemorrhage. Complete occlusion of 27/33 (81.8%) and 29/33 (87.9%) aneurysms was achieved six and 12 months after the procedure, respectively. In-stent intimal hyperplasia was detected in 6.1% patients. Flow-diverter Silk stent implantation is an effective method of treating complex aneurysms with acceptable mortality and morbidity rates. Complete occlusion is achieved in most of the complex aneurysms.

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Neurovascular reconstruction with flow diverter stents for the treatment of 87 intracranial aneurysms: Clinical results

Interventional Neuroradiology ◽

10.1177/1591019915582153 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 292-299 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Leonardo Giacomini ◽

Ronie L Piske ◽

Carlos E Baccin ◽

Marcelo Barroso ◽

Andrei F Joaquim ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Intracranial Aneurysms ◽

Interventional Neuroradiology ◽

Clinical Results ◽

Flow Diverter ◽

High Rate ◽

Complex Aneurysms ◽

Results Of Treatment ◽

Silk Stent ◽

Flow Diverter Stent ◽

Aneurysm Occlusion

Background Flow diverter stents represent a new endovascular tool to treat complex aneurysms, such as giant, large, wide-necked and fusiform. The highly dense mash of these stents reduces inflow and outflow inside the aneurysm, resulting in intra aneurysmal thrombosis and stent endothelialization. Objectives To present the results of treatment of intracranial aneurysms with flow diverter stents in a single center. Methods Retrospective review of 77 patients with 87 aneurysms treated using two different types of flow diverter stent, the Pipeline Embolization Device and SILK stent, between October 2010 and September 2013 in an interventional neuroradiology center. Results Flow diverter stent placement was successful in 98% of the lesions and resulted in an immediate major stasis within most of the treated aneurysms. The overall aneurysm occlusion rate at six months and 18 months was 80% and 84% respectively. Symptomatic complications occurred in 11 patients (14.3%) with morbidity in eight (10.4%) and mortality in three patients (3.9%). Conclusion Flow diversion is a promising technique for treatment of challenging intracranial aneurysms with acceptable morbidity. A high rate of complete occlusion for small large necked aneurysms, a low morbidity and mortality rate and no recanalization encourage their use in these aneurysms. Further studies accessing long-term aneurysm occlusion and recanalization are required.

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Long-term occlusion results with SILK flow diversion in 28 aneurysms: Do recanalizations occur during follow-up?

Interventional Neuroradiology ◽

10.1177/1591019915583119 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 300-310 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Anastasios Mpotsaris ◽

Martin Skalej ◽

Oliver Beuing ◽

Bernd Eckert ◽

Daniel Behme ◽

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Keyword(s):

Prospective Study ◽

Intracranial Aneurysms ◽

Flow Diverter ◽

Success Rates ◽

Imaging Data ◽

Complete Occlusion ◽

Complex Aneurysms ◽

Multicenter Prospective Study

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.

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Efficacy and safety of flow diverters in posterior circulation aneurysms and comparison with their efficacy in anterior circulation aneurysms: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Interventional Neuroradiology ◽

10.1177/15910199211003017 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 159101992110030

Author(s):

Mohamed Abdel-Tawab ◽

Ahmed K Abdeltawab ◽

Mohamed Abdelmonem ◽

Mahmoud A Moubark ◽

Mohamed AH Taha ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Meta Analysis ◽

Cerebral Aneurysms ◽

Flow Diverter ◽

Posterior Circulation ◽

Efficacy And Safety ◽

Analysis Model ◽

Anterior Circulation ◽

Mortality And Morbidity ◽

Posterior Circulation Aneurysms ◽

Anterior Circulation Aneurysms

Purpose We aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of flow-diverter stents (FDs) in the management of posterior circulation cerebral aneurysms and compare FD efficacy between anterior and posterior circulation aneurysms. Methods We searched the PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases for relevant studies through March 2020. Studies assessing FDs for posterior circulation aneurysms that included ≥20 treated aneurysms were included. Moreover, the studies compared FD efficacy between anterior and posterior circulation aneurysms were included. Data regarding angiographic aneurysmal occlusion, procedural complications, mortality, and morbidity were extracted and pooled in a random-effects meta-analysis model. Results Fourteen studies with a total of 659 patients and 676 posterior circulation aneurysms were included. The pooled rate of aneurysmal occlusion at long-term angiographic follow-up was 78% [95% confidence interval (CI), 71–85]. The pooled rates of intraparenchymal hemorrhage, ischemia, and procedure-related mortality and neurological morbidity were 2%, 8%, 7%, and 6%, respectively. Complete occlusion occurred in 82.4% of the posterior circulation aneurysm subgroup and 77.5% of the anterior circulation aneurysm subgroup. The difference was not significant (relative risk 1.01; 95% CI, 0.86–1.19; p = 0.91). Regression analysis showed that elderly patients and females had higher morbidity. Conclusion Posterior circulation aneurysms can be effectively treated with FDs with comparable occlusion rates to those in anterior circulation aneurysms. However, periprocedural complications are not negligible.

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Silk® Flow Diverter Device for Intracranial Aneurysm Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Neurointervention ◽

10.5469/neuroint.2021.00234 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

William A Florez ◽

Ezequiel Garcia-Ballestas ◽

Gabriel Alexander Quiñones-Ossa ◽

Tariq Janjua ◽

Subhas Konar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Complication Rate ◽

Intracranial Aneurysms ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Flow Diverter ◽

Thromboembolic Complication ◽

Hemorrhagic Complication ◽

Complete Occlusion ◽

Complex Aneurysms ◽

Observational Cohort

Flow diverters have become a critical instrument for complex aneurysms treatment. However, limited data are currently available regarding short and long-term outcomes for the Silk flow diverter. The objective of the study is to determine neurological prognosis and mortality rates for the Silk flow diversion device used in intracranial aneurysms. A systematic review with meta-analysis was performed using databases. The following descriptors were used for the search: “SILK”, “Flow Diverter”, “Mortality”, and “Prognosis”. The following data were extracted: mortality, good functional outcome, Glasgow outcome scale, complete or near-complete occlusion rates, rate of retreatment, and complications (thromboembolic and hemorrhagic complications). A total of 14 studies were selected. Among the 14 studies, 13 were retrospective observational cohort studies and 1 was a prospective observational cohort study. The mortality rate was 2.84%. The clinical good outcomes rate was 93.3%. The poor outcome rate was 6.6%. The overall thromboembolic complication rate was 6.06% (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.00–6.37, P=0.12, I2=3.13%). The total hemorrhagic complication rate was 1.62% (95% CI 0.00–5.34, P=0.28, I2=1.56%). The complete aneurysm occlusion rate was 80.4% (95% CI 8.65–9.38, P<0.0001, I2=9.09%). The Silk diverter device has a good safety and efficacy profile for treating intracranial aneurysms with high complete occlusion rates.

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Abstract 120: Surpass Flow Diverter for Endovascular Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms - A Multicenter Preliminary Clinical and Angiographic Experience in 161 Patients with 186 Aneurysms

Stroke ◽

10.1161/str.45.suppl_1.120 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 45 (suppl_1) ◽

Author(s):

Ajay K Wakhloo ◽

Pedro Lylyk ◽

Joost de Vries ◽

Matthew J Gounis ◽

Alexandra Biondi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Intracranial Aneurysms ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Flow Diverter ◽

Posterior Circulation ◽

Parent Artery ◽

Anterior Circulation ◽

Neck Size ◽

Wide Range ◽

New Generation

Objective: Validated through experimental studies a new generation of flow diverters (Surpass™ FD) was evaluated for treatment of intracranial aneurysms (IA). We present our multicenter preliminary clinical and angiographic experience. METHODS: To achieve the calculated flow disruption between the parent artery and aneurysm for thrombosis, single FDs were placed endovascularly in parent arteries. Implants measured 2.5-5.3mm in diameter with a length of 10-80mm. Patients were enrolled harboring a wide range large and giant wide-neck, fusiform and multiple small and blister-type aneurysm. Clinical and angiographic follow-up were performed at 1-3, 6, and 12 months. RESULTS: A total of 186 consecutive IA in 161 patients (mean age 57.1 years) were treated at 33 centers. Fifty-three aneurysms were smaller than 5 mm, 64 were 5-9.9mm in diameter, 47 were 10-20mm in diameter, and 22 were larger than 20mm (10.4±0.7mm, neck size 6.0±0.5mm [mean±SEM]) . The aneurysms originated in 63.4% from the internal carotid artery; 22% and 14.5% of the lesions were located in the anterior circulation distal to Circle of Willis and posterior circulation respectively. Technical success was achieved in 182 aneurysms (98%); average number of devices used per aneurysm was 1.05. Permanent morbidity and mortality during the follow-up period of mean 8.4months (range 1-24 months) including periprocedural complications for patients with aneurysms of the anterior circulation were encountered in 5 (3.7%) and 2 (1.5 %) patients respectively and 1 (3.7%) and 4 (14.8%) respectively for patients with aneurysms of the posterior circulation location. One-hundred-ten patients (70.5%) harboring 127 (70.2%) were available for clinical and angiographic follow-up and showed a complete or near complete aneurysm occlusion in 63 (81.8%) of the ICA. Aneurysms of the ICA≥10mm that were completely covered by FD and not previously stent-treated with a minimum of 6 months follow-up available in 16 patients showed a complete obliteration in 81.3% (n=13) and >90% occlusion in remaining 3 patients. CONCLUSION: Preliminary data demonstrate high safety and efficacy of a new generation of FD for a wide range of IA of the anterior and posterior circulation with a single implant.

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Flow-Diverter Silk Stent for the Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms: 1-year Follow-Up in a Multicenter Study

American Journal of Neuroradiology ◽

10.3174/ajnr.a2907 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 33 (6) ◽

pp. 1150-1155 ◽

Cited By ~ 132

Author(s):

J. Berge ◽

A. Biondi ◽

P. Machi ◽

H. Brunel ◽

L. Pierot ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multicenter Study ◽

Intracranial Aneurysms ◽

Flow Diverter ◽

Silk Stent

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Complications of endovascular treatment for intracranial aneurysms: Management and prevention

Interventional Neuroradiology ◽

10.1177/1591019918758493 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 237-245 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Yon Kwon Ihn ◽

Shang Hun Shin ◽

Seung Kug Baik ◽

In Sup Choi

Keyword(s):

Endovascular Treatment ◽

Intracranial Aneurysms ◽

Clinical Results ◽

Flow Diverter ◽

Endovascular Coiling ◽

Thromboembolic Events ◽

Comprehensive Review ◽

Complex Aneurysms ◽

Novel Treatment ◽

Satisfactory Outcome

Endovascular coiling for intracranial aneurysms has become an accepted treatment with good clinical results and provides adequate protection against rebleeding and rupture of aneurysms. However, despite the experience, preparation, or skill of the physician, complications during endovascular treatment still occur. The main complications of endovascular coiling are: procedural aneurysmal perforations by the microcatheter, micro-guidewire, or coil, and thromboembolic events. Such situations are unexpected, complex, and can have devastating consequences. In this article, we present a comprehensive review of the two most common complications, aneurysmal perforation and thromboembolism during endovascular coiling, and how we can prevent or overcome these complications to achieve a satisfactory outcome. In addition, as the flow diverter has been become an important tool for management of large, wide necked, and other anatomically challenging aneurysms, we also describe complications stemming from the use of the tool, which remains a novel treatment option for complex aneurysms.

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Technical aspects of combined intrasaccular and endoluminal flow diversion

Interventional Neuroradiology ◽

10.1177/1591019920973844 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 159101992097384

Author(s):

Timothy G White ◽

Kevin Shah ◽

Justin Turpin ◽

Thomas Link ◽

Amir R Dehdashti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Intracranial Aneurysms ◽

Retrospective Chart Review ◽

Flow Diverter ◽

Flow Diversion ◽

Adjunctive Treatment ◽

Technical Aspects ◽

Complex Aneurysms ◽

Concurrent Use ◽

Web Device ◽

The Web

Introduction The concurrent use of endoluminal flow diversion with coils is a viable option when treating complex or large aneurysms. Alternatives to coil embolization as an adjunctive treatment are currently limited. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the Woven EndoBridge (WEB) device (Microvention, Aliso Viejo, California) as an intrasaccular flow diverter for wide-neck bifurcation aneurysms. We present the technical aspects of combined WEB device plus endoluminal flow diversion for the treatment of complex wide-necked intracranial aneurysms. Methods A retrospective chart review of all patients treated via intrasaccular flow diversion at a single institution over the last 12 months was performed. Results In total, seven patients underwent treatment of eight aneurysms via combined intrasaccular and endoluminal flow diversion. Of the seven patients, six were treated in a single setting. The most common aneurysm location was the posterior communicating artery. The majority of the aneurysms required steam shaping of the Via deployment catheter to place the WEB device orthogonally to the aneurysm dome. There were no complications. Conclusions We believe this is one of the first series reporting the combined use of the WEB device and endoluminal flow diversion for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms. This series demonstrates that the concurrent use of the WEB device with endoluminal flow diversion is safe for achieving immediate aneurysm treatment and may enhance the long-term durability in complex aneurysms.

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FRED Italian Registry: a multicenter experience with the flow re-direction endoluminal device for intracranial aneurysms

Journal of Neurosurgery ◽

10.3171/2019.1.jns183005 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 133 (1) ◽

pp. 174-181 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Mariangela Piano ◽

Luca Valvassori ◽

Emilio Lozupone ◽

Guglielmo Pero ◽

Luca Quilici ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Adverse Event ◽

Endovascular Treatment ◽

Intracranial Aneurysms ◽

Cerebral Aneurysms ◽

Flow Diverter ◽

Anterior Circulation ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Safety And Efficacy ◽

Mortality And Morbidity

OBJECTIVEThe introduction of flow-diverter devices (FDDs) has revolutionized the endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms. Here the authors present their Italian multicenter experience using the flow re-direction endoluminal device (FRED) in the treatment of cerebral aneurysms, evaluating both short- and long-term safety and efficacy of this device.METHODSBetween February 2013 and December 2014, 169 consecutive aneurysms treated using FRED in 166 patients were entered into this study across 30 Italian centers. Data collected included patient demographics, aneurysm location and characteristics, baseline angiography, adverse event and serious adverse event information, morbidity and mortality rates, and pre- and posttreatment modified Rankin Scale scores, as well as angiographic and cross-sectional CT/MRI follow-up at 3–6 months and/or 12–24 months per institutional standard of care. All images were reviewed and adjudicated by an independent core lab.RESULTSOf the 169 lesions initially entered into the study, 4 were later determined to be extracranial or nonaneurysmal by the core lab and were excluded, leaving 165 aneurysms in 162 patients treated in 163 procedures. Ninety-one (56.2%) patients were asymptomatic with aneurysms found incidentally. Of the 165 aneurysms, 150 (90.9%) were unruptured. One hundred thirty-four (81.2%) were saccular, 27 (16.4%) were fusiform/dissecting, and the remaining 4 (2.4%) were blister-like. One hundred thirty-seven (83.0%) arose from the anterior circulation.FRED deployment was impossible in 2/163 (1.2%) cases, and in an additional 4 cases (2.5%) the device was misdeployed. Overall mortality and morbidity rates were 4.3% and 7.3%, respectively, with rates of mortality and morbidity potentially related to FRED of up to 2.4% and 6.2%, respectively. Neuroimaging follow-up at 3–6 months showed complete or nearly complete occlusion of the aneurysm in 94% of cases, increasing to 96% at 12–24 months’ follow-up. Aneurysmal sac shrinkage was observed in 78% of assessable aneurysms.CONCLUSIONSThis preliminary experience using FRED for endovascular treatment of complex unruptured and ruptured aneurysms showed a high safety and efficacy profile that is comparable to those of other FDDs currently in use.

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Abstract 1122‐000071: Large and Giant Intracranial Aneurysms, Clinico‐Radiological Outcome and Predictors with Flow Diverter Stent

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology ◽

10.1161/svin.01.suppl_1.000071 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (S1) ◽

Author(s):

Islam El Malky ◽

Ayman Zakaria ◽

Essam Abdelhameed ◽

Hazem Abdelkhalek

Keyword(s):

Endovascular Treatment ◽

Intracranial Aneurysms ◽

Flow Diverter ◽

Artery Occlusion ◽

Parent Artery ◽

Giant Aneurysms ◽

Complex Aneurysms ◽

Parent Artery Occlusion ◽

Large And Giant Aneurysms ◽

Flow Diverters

Introduction : Endovascular treatment for large and giant aneurysms has included either a reconstructive approach or a deconstructive approach by parent artery occlusion. 1,2 Stent‐assisted coiling and balloon‐assisted coiling were alternative techniques developed to deal with such complex aneurysms, but studies have shown less expected efficacy. This study aims to assess the safety and efficacy of the flow diverter stents for treating large and giant intracranial aneurysms and to examine possible predictors for radiological and clinical outcomes such as location and presence of branching artery, bifurcation, and adjuvant coiling. Methods : This study had been conducted on 65 consecutive patients with 65 large and giant aneurysms (size ≥ 10 mm) treated with flow diverters; Periprocedural complications were reported in all patients and clinical outcomes. Follow‐up angiography was done for 60 patients (92.3%) at 12 months. Results : The study included 65 patients who harbored 65 aneurysms. The median age was 55.5 years (IQR: 44.25 ‐ 62.75 years), the female represented 70.8 % of all patients. The clinical presentation had been reported (Headache, cranial nerve palsy, motor deficit, seizures, and visual field defect in 40 patients (61.5%), nine patients (13.8%), seven patients (10.8%), five patients (7.7%), and four patients (6.2%) respectively. The vascular risk factors had been reviewed (HTN, DM, smoking, and Hyperlipidemia in 25 patients (9.2%), Six patients (9.2%), sixteen (24.6%), and 10 patients (15.4%) respectively). The median size of aneurysms was 16.4 mm (IQR: 12.50 ‐ 23.85 mm) and the median neck width was 7.15 mm (IQR: 5.85‐10.24 mm). Fourteen aneurysms (21.4 %) had previous treatment, eleven aneurysms (16.9%) were treated by coils only, one case (1.5%) by assisted procedure, one case (1.5%) by previous FDS, and parent artery occlusion in one case (1.5%). Complete occlusion in 50 from 60 aneurysms (83.4%), neck remnant in 8 aneurysms (13.3%), and sac remnant in two aneurysms (3.3%). Periprocedural problems were encountered in 14 patients (21.5%) with morbidity in six patients (9.2%) and mortality in one patient (1.5%). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to discover possible predictors of combined mortality and morbidity and occlusion in Table (1). Conclusions : From this study, it could be concluded that Endovascular treatment of the large and giant aneurysms with flow diverters represents a safe method for treating this kind of complex intracranial aneurysms. Complex aneurysms with branching artery and bifurcation were associated with aneurysm persistence and complications respectively while the location of the aneurysm was the only predictor for clinical outcome.

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