Single-center Retrospective Analysis of One-stop Hybrid Surgery for Brain Arteriovenous Malformations

Objectives To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of one-stop hybrid surgery of microsurgical resection combined with preoperative embolization or intraoperative angiography for brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) and compare the efficacy of one-stop hybrid surgery with nonhybrid surgery (endovascular embolization alone) in the treatment of bAVMs. Methods A single-center retrospective study was performed to recruit 70 patients with bAVMs at our hospital between July 2017 and April 2020. Patients were divided into 2 groups depending on the mode of surgery: hybrid group (i.e., microsurgical resection combined with preoperative endovascular embolization or intraoperative angiography in the hybrid operating room), and nonhybrid group (i.e., endovascular embolization, stereotactic radiosurgery, or microsurgical resection alone). The hybrid group was divided into two subgroups: the microsurgical resection combined with preoperative embolization, and the microsurgical resection combined with intraoperative angiography subgroups. All patients’ demographic variables, clinical manifestations, and imaging features, postoperative complications, and long-term clinical prognosis were recorded and analyzed. Results Among 70 patients, 48 (68.6%) of whom presented cerebral hemorrhage due to bAVMs rupture. 36 (51.4%) patients in the hybrid group were treated with the combination of pre-operative embolization or intraoperative angiography combined with microsurgical resection, whereas 34 (48.6%) in the nonhybrid group underwent embolization alone. There was no statistical difference in gender, age, ruptured bAVM rate, Spetzler-Martin grades between the 2 groups. Regular clinical and radiological follow-up examinations cure rates were 94.4% in the hybrid group compared to 38.3% in the nonhybrid group (P<0.01). The percentage of patients with favorable outcomes was 94.1% in the hybrid group and 90.6% in the nonhybrid group, although this difference was not statistically significant. Conclusions One-stop hybrid surgery could be a safe and effective intervention to treat bAVMs clinically, whereas further follow-up is needed to determine the long-term effects after operation.

Intraoperative angiography for visceral arteries originating from false lumen

A 70-year-old man had an acute type B aortic dissection 9 years before his admission. The last enhanced computed tomography that was performed revealed an aneurysm that extended from the ascending aorta to the aortic arch, associated with a chronic aortic dissection, which extended from the aortic arch to the left external iliac artery. His visceral arteries originated from the false lumen. We performed a total arch replacement with a frozen elephant trunk in the hybrid operating room. Immediately after the circulatory arrest termination, using intraoperative angiography, we verified that the blood supply to the visceral arteries was patent.

Microsurgical treatment of distal aneurysms of the middle cerebral artery

The study objective is to investigate the features of distal aneurysms of the middle cerebral artery and to evaluate the results of their surgical treatment.Materials and methods. From 01/01/2000 to 12/31/2019 at the N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine, 37 patients with distal SMA aneurysms were operated (21 women, 16 men, the average age of 48 y. o). SMA aneurysms were classified by their localization according to the classification of H. Gibo. The aneurysms of the M2 segment of the MCA were encountered more often (56.8 %). 28 aneurysms had a saccular structure, 9 (24.3 %) had a fusiform. The size of the saccular aneurysms ranged from 1.4 to 34.0 mm. More than 65 % of patients had aneurysms of 7 mm or less.Results. The surgical access was selected depending on the location of the MCA aneurysm. The pterional transsylvian access is used more often, less often - with aneurysms of the M4-segment, convexital trepanation. The reconstructive clipping of the distal SMA aneurysm was performed in 22 (59.4 %) cases, trapping and/or excision in 15 (40.5 %) cases. After the deconstructive intervention, revascularization was performed on 6 (16 %) patients.Conclusion. Distal aneurysms of the middle cerebral artery are a rare pathology that requires an individual approach -contact Doppler ultrasound or intraoperative angiography, intraoperative neuromonitoring, as well as, if necessary, the use of revascularization methods. To optimize surgical access, it is preferable to use neuronavigation.

Microsurgical Clip Reconstruction of a Ruptured Internal Carotid Artery Terminus Blister Aneurysm Using a Reverse Picket Fence Technique

BACKGROUND Blister aneurysms are rare, technically challenging lesions that are typically ill defined and arise at nonbranch points of arteries. OBJECTIVE To describe the microsurgical treatment of a ruptured blister aneurysm at the internal carotid artery (ICA) terminus using the reverse picket fence clipping technique. METHODS The patient was a 60-yr-old male. He presented with a Hunt and Hess Grade 2, Fisher Grade 3 subarachnoid hemorrhage located in the bilateral sylvian fissures (right &gt; left) and suprasellar cisterns. Computed tomography angiography demonstrated 2 aneurysms: a 2-mm right middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm and a 2.5-mm right internal carotid artery (ICA) terminus blister aneurysm. Transradial cerebral angiography was undertaken which showed these similar sized aneurysms. Microsurgical treatment was chosen, and the patient underwent a right pterional craniotomy for clipping of his aneurysms. The patient consented to the procedure. RESULTS The combination of stacked fenestrated clips repaired the vessel, with intraoperative fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography demonstrated normal filling of the MCA and ICA circulation with no delay. Intraoperative angiography confirmed induced moderate stenosis of the ICA terminus at about 50%, which is essential to close the blister aneurysm site by utilizing a portion of the normal vessel wall. CONCLUSION Ruptured blister aneurysms at the ICA terminus can be safely repaired using the reverse picket fence technique for clipping.

Clinical Research of Combined Arteriovenous Approach Embolization on Complex Carotid-Cavernous Fistulas

The objective of this study was to observe the curative effect of combined arteriovenous approach embolization on complex carotid-cavernous fistulas. The clinical data of 13 patients with complex carotid-cavernous fistulas treated with combined arteriovenous approach embolization in our department between January 2017 and January 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. All 13 patients received the combined arteriovenous approach embolization with coil combined with Onyx glue. The intraoperative angiography immediately showed that the fistula could be completely blocked, and the carotid artery was/got unobstructed. The patients had no clinical symptoms recurring during a follow-up period of 3-18 months, on average 9.1 ± 6.3 months. A combined arteriovenous approach embolization on complex carotid-cavernous fistulas is safe and effective since it can improve the occlusion rate and reduce the relapse rate.

Treatment of Arteriovenous Fistulas and Arteriovenous Malformations

The transradial approach has been increasingly utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) with great success. The proximity of the radial artery catheterization site to the cerebrum has allowed for navigation of the fragile vasculature of AVFs and AVMs with ease and plenty of support. Intraoperative angiography has tremendously benefitted from transradial catheterization due to the ease of radial access regardless of the intricate patient positioning required for microsurgical resection. This chapter provides a detailed account of the technical details of the transradial approach for the treatment of AVF/AVMs.