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Oliveira LDB, Sousa MP, Ribas LRC, Palavani LB, Batista S, Rabelo NN, Bertani R, Welling LC, Figueiredo EG. Efficacy and Safety of Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery for Posterior Circulation Aneurysms: A Systematic Review and Single-Arm Meta-Analysis. World Neurosurg 2024; 183:15-28. [PMID: 38065360 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Treating complex posterior circulation aneurysms poses challenges, and extracranial to intracranial (EC-IC) bypass techniques are potential therapeutic options. However, the safety and efficacy of this approach for posterior circulation aneurysms remain unclear. The study's objective was to assess the safety and efficacy of EC-IC bypass in these aneurysms. METHODS Adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines, we conducted a systematic review on EC-IC revascularization for posterior circulation aneurysms. Included studies had at least 4 patients and reported data on mortality, patency, complications, or clinical outcomes. Favorable clinical outcomes were defined as modified Rankin Scale below 3 or Glasgow Outcome Scale above 3, and complications were any issues related to the bypass procedure. RESULTS From 3036 articles reviewed, 22 studies involving 196 patients who underwent 210 EC-IC bypass procedures for posterior circulation aneurysms were selected. The median follow-up period of 14 studies was 31.66 months (6-61 months). Final follow-up indicated a high bypass patency rate of 96% [95% confidence interval [CI]: 91%-100%; I2 = 12%], with a mortality rate of 5% [95% CI: 1%-9%; I2 = 0%]. Additionally, 83% [95% CI: 70%-96%; I2 = 77%] of patients showed good outcomes at the last follow-up. Complications were observed in 40% [95% CI: 26%-55%; I2 = 80%]. Heterogeneity was associated with specific studies. CONCLUSIONS EC-IC bypass procedures are a viable treatment option for posterior circulation aneurysms, with high bypass patency rates and favorable clinical outcomes. However, complications, especially neurological deficits, exist. Open revascularization remains essential for neurovascular surgeons dealing with complex aneurysms.
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- Department of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Max Planck University Center, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Akimoto T, Ito Y, Akutagawa K, Sato M, Hayakawa M, Marushima A, Takigawa T, Tsuruta W, Kato N, Suzuki K, Uemura K, Yamamoto T, Matsumaru Y. Perioperative and long-term complications following therapeutic internal carotid artery occlusion. Interv Neuroradiol 2023; 29:426-433. [PMID: 35450482 PMCID: PMC10399501 DOI: 10.1177/15910199221095786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Parent artery occlusion (PAO) is an effective treatment for hemorrhagic diseases associated with the internal carotid artery. There are several reports of long-term cerebral infarction or the formation of de novo cerebral aneurysms following PAO. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed these complications in 38 patients who underwent PAO for therapeutic treatment. We investigated perioperative cerebral infarctions, long-term cerebral infarctions, and de novo aneurysms. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 64.0 years, and 25 patients (65.8%) were female. The causative diseases were unruptured (n = 19; 50.0%) and ruptured (n = 8; 21.1%) aneurysms. PAO was performed after ischemic tolerance was assessed with balloon test occlusion (BTO), and BTO was performed in 34 patients, of whom 25 (73.5%) had ischemic tolerance. Twenty-six patients (68.4%) were treated with PAO alone, eight (23.5%) with low-flow bypass, and six (17.6%) with high-flow bypass. Perioperative complications occurred in five patients (13.2%): two of the 26 patients (7.7%) who underwent scheduled treatment and three of the 12 patients (25.0%) who underwent emergency treatment. One patient (2.6%) had long-term de novo aneurysm, and none developed cerebral infarction. CONCLUSIONS These results showed that the assessment of ischemic tolerance by performing BTO and appropriate revascularization in scheduled treatments are important to reduce perioperative and long-term cerebral infarctions. PAO must be performed with greater caution in emergency treatment.
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- Taisuke Akimoto
- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Yokomhama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Division of Stroke Prevention and Treatment, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dokkyo Medical University, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Neuroendovascular Therapy, Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mito Medical Center Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dokkyo Medical University, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tsukuba Medical Center Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yokomhama City University, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
- Division of Stroke Prevention and Treatment, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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Choi S, Lee SH, Kim K, Kim KM, Cho WS, Kang HS, Kim JE. A child who presented with cerebral infarction: Clipping combined with bypass surgery of a thrombosed giant aneurysm. Surg Neurol Int 2023; 14:115. [PMID: 37151456 PMCID: PMC10159310 DOI: 10.25259/sni_149_2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Background:
Cerebral aneurysms are not common among children and most of them are presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage or mass effect. Here, we describe a rare case of a pediatric giant aneurysm presented with cerebral infarction.
Case Description:
A 38-month-old boy visited the emergency room due to left hemiparesis and left central type facial palsy. Initial magnetic resonance imaging showed acute cerebral infarction on the right basal ganglia and coronal radiata. Furthermore, a thrombosed aneurysm with a diameter of 30.57 mm at the frontal branch of the right middle cerebral artery was observed. A right pterional craniotomy with Sylvian dissection was performed. Superior and inferior divisions of the frontal branch originating from the aneurysm were identified. The superior division was cutoff from an aneurysm and clipping saving the inferior division was done. Subsequently, end-to-end anastomosis was done between a parietal branch of the superficial temporal artery and a superior division from the aneurysm. No acute complication from the operation was observed. Motor power of the left upper extremity recovered after rehabilitation, while fine motor impairment remained 6 months after the surgery.
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This case illustrates successful treatment of a pediatric giant aneurysm with extremely rare presentation of cerebral infarction, under a meticulous surgical plan and ad hoc modification.
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- Sejin Choi
- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Children’s Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Chen Y, Chen P, Duan G, Li R, Li Z, Guo G. Extracranial-intracranial bypass surgery for intracranial aneurysm of the anterior cerebral circulation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1174088. [PMID: 37064185 PMCID: PMC10102499 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1174088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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BackgroundThe safety of extracranial–intracranial (EC–IC) bypass in the management of anterior circulation intracranial aneurysms (IAs) remains to be determined. This systematic review aims to summarize the existing evidence and provide guidance for the precise management of IAs.Data sourceWe constructed search strategies and comprehensively searched Pubmed, Medline, Embase, Web of science, and Cochrane library.MethodsThis systematic review was actualized according to the PRISMA statement. We evaluated study quality using the methodological index for non-randomized study (MINORS). Effect sizes were pooled using a random-effects model. Heterogeneity between studies was assessed using the I2 test. Publication bias was assessed using the Egger's test. The registration number for this systematic review is CRD42023396730.ResultThis systematic review included a total of 21 articles, involving 915 patients. Postoperative bypass patency rate was 99% (95% CI 0.98–1.00); short-term follow-up was 98% (95% CI 0.94–1.00); long-term follow-up was 95% (95% CI 0.93–0.97). The long-term follow-up occlusion rate of saphenous vein was higher than that of radial artery (OR 6.10 95% CI 1.04–35.59). Short-term surgery-related mortality was 0.3% (95% CI 0.000–0.012); long-term follow-up was 0.4% (95% CI 0.000–0.013); The proportion of patients with a score of 0–2 on the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) during long-term follow-up was 92% (95% CI 0.86–0.98). The incidence rates of long-term follow-up complications were: ischemic 3% (95% CI 0.01–0.06); hemorrhagic 1% (95% CI 0.00–0.03); neurological deficit 1% (95% CI 0.00–0.03); other 3% (95% CI 0.01–0.06).LimitationMost of the included studies were retrospective studies. Studies reporting preoperative status were not sufficient to demonstrate postoperative improvement. Lack of sufficient subgroup information such as aneurysm rupture status.ConclusionEC–IC therapy for anterior circulation IAs has a high safety profile. Higher level of evidence is still needed to support clinical decision.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023396730, identifier: CRD42023396730.
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- Yang Chen
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
- *Correspondence: Geng Guo
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Farooq J, Piper K, Yeung E, Zhang J, van Loveren H, Agazzi S, Lau T. Outcomes of Arterial Bypass for Posterior Circulation Atherosclerosis: A Case Series. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2023; 24:145-153. [PMID: 36637299 DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Extracranial-intracranial bypass is an effective treatment option for moyamoya disease and in well-selected cases of anterior circulation intracranial atherosclerotic disease; however, the effectiveness of bypass is less evident in posterior circulation atherosclerosis. Updated surgical techniques and clinical guidelines necessitate modern appraisal of arterial bypass for symptomatic patients with posterior circulation atherosclerotic disease who are refractory to medical management. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the complications, graft patency, and postoperative outcomes of arterial bypass for posterior circulation intracranial atherosclerotic disease. METHODS Perioperative records of consecutive bypass patients were retrospectively evaluated to determine the clinical course and surgical outcomes. RESULTS Arterial bypass was performed in 8 cases with a median age of 62 years. All 8 patients underwent direct bypass with an autologous occipital artery donor vessel. Recipient vessel selection varied on a case-by-case basis, with the superior cerebellar artery used in 4 cases, the posterior inferior cerebellar artery in 3 cases, and the anterior inferior cerebellar artery in 1 case. There were no significant intraoperative or postoperative complications. Postoperatively, all 8 patients displayed clinical improvement of their preoperative symptoms, with a significant decrease of 2.5 points on the modified Rankin Scale (P < .001). Postoperative imaging confirmed full graft patency in 7 patients and partial patency in 1 patient. CONCLUSION Excellent postoperative outcomes and no major complications after posterior circulation arterial bypass for intracranial atherosclerotic disease highlight the utility of this intervention for the treatment of medically refractory or symptomatic posterior circulation intracranial atherosclerotic disease. Larger studies may be valuable to validate these findings.
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- Jeffrey Farooq
- Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa General Hospital, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa General Hospital, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa General Hospital, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa General Hospital, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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Chien-Tung Y, Chen CC. Case report of intracranial large vessel occlusion in glioblastoma multiforme patient after radiation therapy. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e32682. [PMID: 36637940 PMCID: PMC9839290 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Vasculopathy of the large arteries is a prominent complication of radiotherapy. Radiation-induced cerebral vasculopathy can cause arterial stenosis/occlusion, cerebral hemorrhage, and aneurysm formation. We report a cases of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) with occlusive radiation vasculopathy (ORV). CASE PRESENTATION This 28-year-old patient who suffered from GBM had surgery for cytoreduction and received postoperative CCRT. We adopted the radiotherapy and oncology group radiation guideline. This patient had cerebrovascular accident episodes without any known risk. Therefore, ORV was highly suspected and vascular stenosis was confirmed using magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) or digital subtraction angiography. Extracranial-intracranial bypass was performed and patency was confirmed. The patient had not suffered from recurrent symptoms of transient ischemic attack or ischemic stroke for 1.5 years. DISCUSSION This is the first article to report bypass surgery for GBM patients. Although the median survival rate of GBM is approximately 15 months, the short survival time may be sufficient for occlusive vasculopathy to occur. Regular follow-up magnetic resonance imaging assessments are recommended, as is MRA as a screening tool for the early diagnosis of ORV.The Stenting versus Aggressive Medical Management for Preventing Recurrent Stroke in Intracranial Stenosis (SAMMPRIS) trial focused on atherosclerotic intracranial arterial stenosis, revealing that aggressive medical management was superior to stenting for secondary stroke prevention; however, it did not mention radiation-induced vasculopathy. Bypass surgery has yielded some positive outcomes. In the absence of contraindications, antiplatelet or anticoagulation agents could be added, and bypass surgery could be performed because there was no stent in the distal intracranial arteries. CONCLUSION MRA is a potential screening tool for ORV in GBM patients and bypass surgery could be performed to improve brain perfusion. Bypass surgery could help patient with occlusive radiation vasculopathy.
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- Yang Chien-Tung
- Neurosurgical department, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Neurosurgical department, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- * Correspondence: Chun-Chung Chen, Neurosurgical department, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan (e-mail: )
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Farooq J, Heller RS, Noureldine MHA, Wang ZJ, Wei G, Mhaskar R, Ren Z, van Loveren H, Lau T, Agazzi S. Modern Appraisal of Patency and Complications in Cerebral Bypass Surgery: A Single Institution Experience. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2022; 22:355-363. [DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000000177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Dutta G, Singh D, Jagetia A, Srivastava AK, Singh H, Kumar A. Endovascular management of large and giant intracranial aneurysms: Experience from a tertiary care neurosurgery institute in India. J Cerebrovasc Endovasc Neurosurg 2021; 23:99-107. [PMID: 33993689 PMCID: PMC8256021 DOI: 10.7461/jcen.2021.e2020.08.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective With the development of endovascular technique and devices, large and giant intracranial aneurysms are increasingly being managed by this less invasive method. Here we discuss our experience on managing such aneurysms via endovascular technique. Methods Retrospective data on 42 patients with large and giant intracranial aneurysms managed by endovascular techniques between September 2015 to December 2017 at our neurosurgery institute were included in this analysis. Results There were a total 42 patients with 9 giant and 33 large aneurysms in this study. Eight aneurysms were treated by parent vessel occlusion, 22 aneurysms with coils and rest 12 aneurysms were treated with stent assisted coiling. Following the procedure, Raymond class I occlusion was accomplished in 31 (73.8%) patients while class Ⅱ in 9 (21.4%) and class Ⅲ in 2 (4.8%) patients. Overall morbidity and mortality were 9.5% and 14.3% respectively and favorable outcome was seen in 80.9% patients. Significant correlation was observed with clinical outcome and initial neurological status. Conclusions The study indicates that endovascular intervention is a safe and effective method in managing large and giant intracranial aneurysms with lesser morbidity and mortality.
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- Gautam Dutta
- Department of Neuro-Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Neuro-Surgery, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GIPMER), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neuro-Surgery, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GIPMER), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neuro-Surgery, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GIPMER), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neuro-Surgery, Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GIPMER), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Neuro-Surgery, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Jharkhand, India
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The evaluation of intracranial bypass patency in neurosurgical practice. Neurochirurgie 2020; 67:125-131. [PMID: 33115607 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2020.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND The patency of cranial bypasses must be carefully evaluated during and after the microsurgical procedure. Although, several imaging techniques are used to evaluate the patency of bypasses, their findings are sometimes difficult to interpret. PURPOSE The goal of this study was to assess the consistency of different diagnostic modalities for evaluating intracranial bypass patency. PATIENTS AND METHOD This prospective study included 19 consecutive patients treated with EC-IC or IC-IC bypass for MoyaMoya disease (MMD) or complex/giant aneurysms between June 2016 and June 2018. In the early postoperative period (<7 days), all patients had transcranial Doppler (TCD), CT angiography (CTA) and MRA to demonstrate patency of anastomoses and to confirm exclusion of the aneurysm. When findings of anastomosis patency differed between these techniques, conventional angiography was performed. RESULTS All anastomoses were patent on indocyanine green videoangiography at the end of microsurgical procedure. The results of noninvasive postoperative exams were consistent to demonstrate the patency of anastomoses in 13 patients. In 4 patients, a discrepancy in patency of anastomoses arose between TCD, CTA and MRI in the early postoperative period. In 2 other patients, the interpretation of bypass patency remained inconclusive before the decision to occlude the aneurysm. In these 6 patients, a significant edema was noted in 2 cases, a postoperative subdural hematoma in 1 case, a low flow in the anastomosis in 1 case and vasospasm in 2 cases. The anastomosis was patent on the conventional angiography in five patients. CONCLUSION Noninvasive imaging techniques provide useful data about the patency but their findings should be carefully interpreted due to local anatomical, physiological, and pathological factors. In case of discrepant findings, conventional angiography including supraselective catheterization of the donor vessel is suggested.
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van der Zwan A, Vajkoczy P, Amin-Hanjani S, Charbel FT, Welch B, Tymianski M, Kivipelto L, van Thoor S, Chakraborty S, O'Donnell D, Langer DJ. Final Results of the Prospective Multicenter Excimer Laser-Assisted High-Flow Bypass Study on the Treatment of Giant Anterior Circulation Aneurysms. Neurosurgery 2020; 87:697-703. [PMID: 31748798 DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyz489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Both conventional bypass utilizing temporary recipient vessel occlusion and the excimer laser-assisted nonocclusive anastomosis (ELANA) bypass technique are possible strategies in the treatment of giant aneurysms. These treatments have only been studied in single institutional retrospective studies. The potential advantage of the ELANA technique is the absence of temporary occlusion of major arteries, decreasing the risk of intraoperative ischemia. OBJECTIVE To investigate the risks and potential benefits of high-flow bypass surgery for giant and complex aneurysms of the anterior cerebral circulation. In addition, the effectiveness of the ELANA bypass procedure in the treatment of these aneurysms is determined. METHODS A total of 37 patients were included in 8 vascular neurosurgical centers in the United States, Canada, and Europe. A 30-d postoperative bypass follow-up was studied by using digital subtraction angiography and/or magnetic resonance angiography and computed tomography angiography to assess patency as well as by clinical monitoring in all patients. RESULTS In 35 patients, an ELANA high-flow bypass was performed and the aneurysm treated. Four patients had remaining neurological deficits after 30 d caused by stroke (11.4%). These strokes were not related to the ELANA anastomosis device. CONCLUSION This study does not prove that the ELANA technique has an advantage over conventional bypass techniques, but it appears to be an acceptable alternative to conventional transplanted high-flow bypass in this very-difficult-to-treat patient group, especially in select patients whom cannot be bypassed using conventional means in which temporary occlusion is considered to be not recommended.
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- Albert van der Zwan
- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Charité - University Hospital Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Hospital, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York
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Chen C, Li ZY, Gao Q, Ling C, Li H, Wang H. Complex Internal Carotid Aneurysms Treated by Superficial Temporal Artery Trunk–Radial Artery–Middle Cerebral Artery Bypass Combined with Balloon Occlusion of Internal Carotid Artery. World Neurosurg 2020; 133:e89-e96. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.08.174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Revised: 08/17/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Lee CH, Tsai ST, Chiu TL. Superficial temporal artery-middle cerebral artery bypass for the treatment of complex middle cerebral artery aneurysms. Tzu Chi Med J 2018; 30:110-115. [PMID: 29875592 PMCID: PMC5968738 DOI: 10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_193_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objectives: Direct microsurgical clipping for complex middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysms may require a long ischemic time. Sacrifice of the parent artery with trapping or endovascular coiling also may lead to ischemic stroke. We described our institutional experience with the treatment of complex MCA aneurysms using extracranial-intracranial (EC-IC) (superficial temporal artery [STA]-MCA) bypass. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed patients who had treatment of IC aneurysms with the assistance of STA-MCA bypass from July 2002 to December 2016. Six patients with complex MCA aneurysms were identified, and we reviewed their clinical characteristics. Results: There were three men and three women with age ranging from 27 to 59 (mean 49) years old. Image studies showed subarachnoid hemorrhage in three cases. All patients underwent STA-MCA anastomosis, and the follow-up period ranged from 2 to 116 months (mean 51.5 months). Two of the six MCA aneurysms were fusiform, two aneurysms had bizarre configurations, one was a dissecting saccular aneurysm, and one had a blister configuration. Three patients received direct vessel trapping, two patients received aneurysm clipping, and one received aneurysm coiling. The postoperative bypass patency rate was 100%. The modified Rankin scale showed good outcomes in the six patients. Conclusions: EC-IC bypass plays an important role as a salvage procedure in the treatment of complex MCA aneurysms which have a fusiform, bizarre, or blister configuration.
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- Chien-Hui Lee
- Department of Neurosurgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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Mortazavi MM, Hassanzadeh T, Khalili K, Suriya SS, Taqi MA, Fard SA, Tubbs RS. Falxuplication, a Novel Method for Wrap-Clipping a Fusiform Aneurysm: Technical Note. World Neurosurg 2017; 109:40-46. [PMID: 28939539 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.09.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2017] [Revised: 09/07/2017] [Accepted: 09/09/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Various techniques have been used for wrap-clipping a ruptured, fusiform intracranial aneurysm; however, there is no available literature on use of the falx cerebri for wrap-clipping. We present a review of the literature, with an illustrative case, of a ruptured fusiform pericallosal artery aneurysm firmly attached to the lower edge of the falx cerebri and not amenable to endovascular intervention. METHODS Although the firm attachment between the inferior falx and the fusiform aneurysm was maintained, a section of the lower thinner part of the falx cerebri firmly attached to the aneurysm was dissected and wrapped around the fusiform aneurysm, and then stabilized with a fenestrated clip. We chose a segment slightly longer than the length of the fusiform aneurysm to avoid pre- and post-wrap-clipping stenosis. RESULTS Postprocedure, except for a small area of numbness on the left distal anterolateral left leg, the patient was neurologically intact and remained neurologically intact at a 12-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS An inferior thin segment of the falx cerebri can be used for wrap-clipping of ruptured fusiform anterior cerebral artery aneurysms. Furthermore, the inferior falx can be wrapped around the attached fusiform anterior cerebral artery aneurysm without compromising flow, offering a safe solution in these unusually complex cases.
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- National Skull Base Center, Thousand Oaks, California, USA
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- National Skull Base Center, Thousand Oaks, California, USA
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- National Skull Base Center, Thousand Oaks, California, USA
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- Seattle Science Foundation, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Yu Z, Shi X, Qian H, Liu F, Zhou Z, Sun Y, Yang Y. Internal maxillary artery to intracranial artery bypass: a case series of 31 patients with chronic internal carotid/middle cerebral arterial-sclerotic steno-occlusive disease. Neurol Res 2016; 38:420-8. [PMID: 27122096 DOI: 10.1080/01616412.2016.1177931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of internal maxillary artery (IMA) - radial artery graft (RAG) - middle cerebral artery (MCA) bypass surgery for chronic arterial-sclerotic severe stenosis or occlusion of the internal carotid artery (ICA) or MCA. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted in 31 patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease who underwent bypass surgery of the IMA with a RAG of the MCA. Twenty-seven patients had complete occlusion of the ICA or MCA, and four patients had severe stenosis of the M1 segment of the MCA. RESULTS Patent IMA-RAG-MCA in 30 (96.8%) patients was confirmed by angiography after surgery. One case developed a new motor aphasia due to unsuccessful bypass. Eleven transient ischemic attacks (TIA) and five ischemic strokes resolved following surgery. The other 14 cases showed some improvement without ischemic events at one month following surgery. Prior to surgery, mean ± SD National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score was 5.4 ± 1.1 in the ischemic stroke group. In the first month post-procedure, the NIHSS score decreased significantly to 3.8 ± 1.2, (p < 0.01). Perfusion weighted imaging (PWI) or computed tomography perfusion (CTP) indicated improved hemodynamics in 30 patients. In addition, seven patients demonstrated improved glucose metabolism on 18-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose ((18)F-FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) postoperatively. No new neurological deficit occurred in the 30 patients during a 2.19 ± 1.59 years of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS By supplying an adequate flow to a larger flow territory of chronically stenotic/occlusive major cerebral arteries, IMA bypass surgery is efficient for restoring hemodynamics in selected patients and improving their neurological deficits.
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- Zaitao Yu
- a Department of Neurosurgery , Fu Xing Hospital, Capital Medical University , Beijing , China
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- a Department of Neurosurgery , Fu Xing Hospital, Capital Medical University , Beijing , China.,b Department of Neurosurgery , Sanbo Brain Hospital Capital Medical University , Beijing 100093 , China
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- b Department of Neurosurgery , Sanbo Brain Hospital Capital Medical University , Beijing 100093 , China
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- b Department of Neurosurgery , Sanbo Brain Hospital Capital Medical University , Beijing 100093 , China
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- b Department of Neurosurgery , Sanbo Brain Hospital Capital Medical University , Beijing 100093 , China
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- b Department of Neurosurgery , Sanbo Brain Hospital Capital Medical University , Beijing 100093 , China
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- b Department of Neurosurgery , Sanbo Brain Hospital Capital Medical University , Beijing 100093 , China
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Han Z, Qi H, Yin W, Du Y. Letter to the Editor: Low-flow bypass and wrap-clipping for ruptured blister aneurysms of the ICA. J Neurosurg 2016; 124:1143-4. [PMID: 26894461 DOI: 10.3171/2015.10.jns152277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Zongli Han
- Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China; and ,School of Medical Technology and Nursing, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Xili Lake, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China; and ,School of Medical Technology and Nursing, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Xili Lake, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China; and ,School of Medical Technology and Nursing, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Xili Lake, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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- Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Futian District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China; and ,School of Medical Technology and Nursing, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Xili Lake, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, P. R. China
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Sekine T, Takagi R, Amano Y, Murai Y, Orita E, Matsumura Y, Kumita SI. 4D flow MRI assessment of extracranial-intracranial bypass: qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the hemodynamics. Neuroradiology 2015; 58:237-44. [DOI: 10.1007/s00234-015-1626-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2015] [Accepted: 11/25/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Extracranial–intracranial bypass in the treatment of complex or giant internal carotid artery aneurysms. Tzu Chi Med J 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tcmj.2015.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Computed tomography perfusion evaluation after extracranial–intracranial bypass surgery. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2015.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Gazyakan E, Lee CY, Wu CT, Tsao CK, Craft R, Henry SL, Cheng MH, Lee ST. Indications and Outcomes of Prophylactic and Therapeutic Extracranial-to-intracranial Arterial Bypass for Cerebral Revascularization. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2015; 3:e372. [PMID: 25973350 PMCID: PMC4422203 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000000339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2014] [Accepted: 02/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background: Extracranial-to-intracranial (EC-IC) arterial bypass is a technically demanding procedure used to treat complex cerebral artery diseases. The indications, proper surgical techniques, and outcomes of this procedure have been under debate over the recent decades. Methods: Between January 2004 and December 2012, 28 patients, including patients with cerebral artery occlusion, intracranial aneurysm, cranial base tumor, and Moyamoya disease, underwent EC-IC bypass. Patients’ records were retrospectively reviewed for demography, indications, complications, high-flow versus low-flow bypass, patency rate of bypass, and neurological outcome. The patients were sorted into prophylactic (n = 16) and therapeutic (n = 12) groups based on the preoperative presentation of their neurological symptoms. Follow-up evaluation was performed at a mean of 32.7 ± 24.3 months. Results: The overall patency rate of bypass was 100%, the postoperative stroke rate was zero, and the surgical complication rate was 14.3%. There was no significant difference in the bypass patency rate between the 2 groups or between the high-flow and low-flow bypass patients. Patients who underwent prophylactic bypass had minimal surgical and total complications (P = 0.03 and P < 0.01, respectively) and a better neurological outcome. Surgical complications were more common in patients who underwent therapeutic bypass (25%). Conclusions: The collaboration of neurosurgeons and plastic surgeons in performing EC-IC bypass can result in excellent outcomes with a high bypass patency rate and few complications, particularly for prophylactic EC-IC bypass.
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- Emre Gazyakan
- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany; Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Center for Tissue Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gilbert, Ariz.; and Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Seton Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Austin, Tex
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany; Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Center for Tissue Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gilbert, Ariz.; and Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Seton Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Austin, Tex
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany; Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Center for Tissue Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gilbert, Ariz.; and Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Seton Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Austin, Tex
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany; Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Center for Tissue Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gilbert, Ariz.; and Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Seton Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Austin, Tex
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany; Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Center for Tissue Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gilbert, Ariz.; and Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Seton Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Austin, Tex
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany; Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Center for Tissue Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gilbert, Ariz.; and Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Seton Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Austin, Tex
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany; Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Center for Tissue Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gilbert, Ariz.; and Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Seton Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Austin, Tex
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- Department of Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen, University of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Germany; Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Center for Tissue Engineering, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gilbert, Ariz.; and Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Seton Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Austin, Tex
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Uozumi Y, Okamoto S, Araki Y, Izumi T, Matsubara N, Yokoyama K, Sumitomo M, Miyachi S, Wakabayashi T. Treatment of Symptomatic Bilateral Cavernous Carotid Aneurysms: Long-term Results of 6 Cases. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2015; 24:1013-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2014.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2014] [Revised: 12/19/2014] [Accepted: 12/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Chui J, Manninen P, Sacho RH, Venkatraghavan L. Anesthetic Management of Patients Undergoing Intracranial Bypass Procedures. Anesth Analg 2015; 120:193-203. [DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000000470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Bae HJ, Yoo DS, Huh PW, Lee TG, Cho KS, Lee SB. Endovascular treatment of the distal internal carotid artery large aneurysm. J Cerebrovasc Endovasc Neurosurg 2014; 16:200-8. [PMID: 25340021 PMCID: PMC4205245 DOI: 10.7461/jcen.2014.16.3.200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2014] [Revised: 06/02/2014] [Accepted: 09/03/2014] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Objective According to the development of endovascular technique and devices, larger aneurysms on the distal internal carotid artery (ICA) can be treated using a less invasive method. The authors report on clinical and angiographic outcomes of these aneurysms treated using an endovascular technique. Materials and Methods Data on 21 patients with large aneurysms at distal ICA treated by endovascular method between January 2005 and December 2012 were included in this retrospective analysis. Results Clinical outcome of patients showed strong correlation with the initial neurologic status (p < 0.05). Aneurysm morphology showed saccular, fusiform, and wide-neck in 12, six and three patients. Six patients underwent stent assisted coiling and the other 15 patients underwent simple coiling. Aneurysm occlusion was performed immediately after embolization with near-complete (Raymond class 1-2) in 20 patients (95.2%) and incomplete (Raymond class 3) in one patient (4.8%). Delayed thrombotic occlusion occurred in two patients and their clinical result was fatal. Another five patients died in the hospital, from massive brain edema and/or increased intracranial pressure due to initial subarachnoid hemorrhage. Overall mortality was 30% (seven out of 21). Fatal complication related to the endovascular procedure occurred in two patients with thrombosis at middle cerebral artery (one with stent, the other without it). Conclusion Recent developed endovascular device and technique is safe enough and a less invasive method for distal large or giant aneurysms. Based on our analysis of the study, we suspect that coil embolization of large distal ICA aneurysms (with or without stenting) is effective and safe.
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- Hong-Ju Bae
- Department of Neurosurgery, Uijongbu St. Mary's Hospital, School of Medicine, The Catholic University, Uijongbu, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Uijongbu St. Mary's Hospital, School of Medicine, The Catholic University, Uijongbu, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Uijongbu St. Mary's Hospital, School of Medicine, The Catholic University, Uijongbu, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Uijongbu St. Mary's Hospital, School of Medicine, The Catholic University, Uijongbu, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Uijongbu St. Mary's Hospital, School of Medicine, The Catholic University, Uijongbu, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Uijongbu St. Mary's Hospital, School of Medicine, The Catholic University, Uijongbu, Korea
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Durga P, Kinthala S, Sahu BP, Panigrahi MK, Mantha S, Ramachandran G. Efficacy and outcomes of perioperative anesthetic management of extracranial to intracranial bypass for complex intracranial aneurysm in the absence of advanced neurological monitoring. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2014; 30:345-50. [PMID: 25190941 PMCID: PMC4152673 DOI: 10.4103/0970-9185.137265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background and Aims: Anesthetic management of extracranial to intracranial (EC-IC) bypass for complex intracranial aneurysms is challenging as the goals involve balancing the cerebral perfusion during parent artery clamping and avoiding factors that predispose to rupture of the unsecured aneurysm. There is very sparse literature available on anesthetic management for this procedure. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of the records of 20 patients undergoing EC-IC bypass was performed with an objective of assessing the efficacy and outcomes of anesthetic management in the absence of advanced neurological monitoring. Results: A total of 20 patients underwent EC-IC bypass as an adjunct cerebral revascularization in the management of complex intracranial aneurysms. Intraoperatively normotension and normocarbia were maintained. During the EC-IC bypass, when the temporary clamp was applied, mild hypertension (increase from baseline by 20%) and hypervolemia (central venous pressure increased to 12 mmHg) were maintained. Cerebral protection during temporary clipping of intracranial vessel was provided using moderate hypothermia to 34°C and intravenous thiopentone. Temporary clip time ranged from 15 min to 54 min (mean-25 min). All patients except one were extubated post-operatively (19/20 = 95%). None of the patients had rupture of aneurysm in the peri-operative period. Three patients developed neurologic events (3/20 = 15%). One patient had cerebral vasospasm and two patients developed cerebral infarction. Two patient subsequently improved and one succumbed to the neurological deterioration (mortality 1/20 = 5%). Conclusion: Adherence to the principal goals for the procedure, avoidance of hemodynamic fluctuations such as hypotension and hypertension, maintenance of normocarbia, and cerebral protection, result in favorable neurological outcome even in the absence of advanced neuromonitoring.
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- Padmaja Durga
- Departments of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Departments of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Departments of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Departments of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Sandu N, Schaller B. Postconditioning: a new or old option after ischemic stroke? Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2014; 8:479-82. [DOI: 10.1586/erc.09.180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Perioperative variables contributing to the rupture of intracranial aneurysm: an update. ScientificWorldJournal 2013; 2013:396404. [PMID: 24324371 PMCID: PMC3845728 DOI: 10.1155/2013/396404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2013] [Accepted: 09/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background. Perioperative aneurysm rupture (PAR) is one of the most dreaded complications of intracranial aneurysms, and approximately 80% of nontraumatic SAHs are related to such PAR aneurysms. The literature is currently scant and even controversial regarding the issues of various contributory factors on different phases of perioperative period. Thus this paper highlights the current understanding of various risk factors, variables, and outcomes in relation to PAR and try to summarize the current knowledge. Method. We have performed a PubMed search (1 January 1991–31 December 2012) using search terms including “cerebral aneurysm,” “intracranial aneurysm,” and “intraoperative/perioperative rupture.” Results. Various risk factors are summarized in relation to different phases of perioperative period and their relationship with outcome is also highlighted. There exist many well-known preoperative variables which are responsible for the highest percentage of PAR. The role of other variables in the intraoperative/postoperative period is not well known; however, these factors may have important contributory roles in aneurysm rupture. Preoperative variables mainly include natural course (age, gender, and familial history) as well as the pathophysiological factors (size, type, location, comorbidities, and procedure). Previously ruptured aneurysm is associated with rupture in all the phases of perioperative period. On the other hand intraoperative/postoperative variables usually depend upon anesthesia and surgery related factors. Intraoperative rupture during predissection phase is associated with poor outcome while intraoperative rupture at any step during embolization procedure imposes poor outcome. Conclusion. We have tried to create such an initial categorization but know that we cannot scale according to its clinical importance. Thorough understanding of various risk factors and other variables associated with PAR will assist in better clinical management as well as patient care in this group and will give insight into the development and prevention of such a catastrophic complication in these patients.
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Imaging after direct and indirect extracranial-intracranial bypass surgery. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2013; 201:W124-32. [PMID: 23789684 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.12.9517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this article is to describe the imaging features of different types of surgical cerebral revascularization techniques. CONCLUSION Surgical cerebral revascularization involves direct and indirect techniques. Direct revascularization entails anastomosing a branch of the external carotid artery to a cerebral artery. Indirect revascularization involves delivering an extracranial vascular supply in proximity to the surface of the brain. The results of these techniques have distinctive imaging features.
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Mattei TA, Ferrell AS, Britz GW. Is flow diversion the death of cerebral bypass and coiling/stent-assisted coiling for giant cavernous aneurysms? A critical review on comparative outcomes and ongoing clinical trials. Neurosurg Rev 2013; 36:505-11; discussion 511-2. [DOI: 10.1007/s10143-013-0459-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2012] [Revised: 01/13/2013] [Accepted: 01/15/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Universal extracranial-intracranial graft bypass for large or giant internal carotid aneurysms: techniques and results in 38 consecutive patients. World Neurosurg 2013; 82:130-9. [PMID: 23454690 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2013.02.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2012] [Revised: 02/06/2013] [Accepted: 02/13/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To present indications, surgical techniques, and outcomes of extracranial-intracranial (EC-IC) graft bypass. METHODS Between January 1996 and June 2011, 38 patients with large or giant internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysms were treated using graft bypass, employing the radial artery (RA) or the saphenous vein (SV) as a graft. Preoperative balloon test occlusions were not performed in any of the cases. In 17 patients, the external carotid artery (ECA)-RA-M2 segment of the middle cerebral artery bypass was used for treatment, and ECA-SV-M2 bypass was used in 21 patients. RESULTS All aneurysms were completely trapped, and there were no subarachnoid hemorrhages or recanalizations of aneurysms during the follow-up period (8-170 months). Of the 38 bypasses, 36 (94.7%) remained patent, and there were no permanent neurologic deficits. Hyperperfusion syndrome was not experienced in this series. There were 2 temporary neurologic deficits. In 1 case using the RA, graft vasospasm occurred, and kinking occurred in 1 case using the SV. Another patient with a SV graft had to undergo an emergent revision of the graft 8 hours after the initial operation. One patient with a SV graft underwent a second operation to control an epidural abscess. CONCLUSIONS Universal EC-IC graft bypass is a safe and effective method for treating large or giant ICA aneurysms.
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Three-year-old patient with giant MCA aneurysm treated by trapping-resection plus STA-MCA bypass. Case report. Childs Nerv Syst 2012; 28:169-73. [PMID: 21983850 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-011-1602-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2011] [Accepted: 09/26/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Shimizu H, Inoue T, Fujimura M, Saito A, Tominaga T. Cerebral blood flow after surgery for unruptured cerebral aneurysms: effects of surgical manipulation and irrigation fluid. Neurosurgery 2011; 69:677-88; discussion 688. [PMID: 21471845 DOI: 10.1227/neu.0b013e3182195509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cerebral blood flow (CBF) is important in the management of cerebrovascular diseases. Surgical manipulation may compromise the appropriate interpretation of postoperative CBF changes, but the effects are not well understood. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of surgical manipulation on postoperative CBF in a setting of prospective randomized comparison of 2 irrigation fluids during surgery. METHODS Twenty patients undergoing the clipping of unruptured cerebral aneurysms through the pterional approach were randomly assigned to use of Artcereb, an artificial cerebrospinal fluid, or physiological saline as irrigation fluid. Postoperative CBF and clinical conditions were evaluated 3 times in the first 7 to 10 postoperative days. RESULTS Postoperative CBF decreased by 10 to 15% on the first postoperative day in the ipsilateral inferior frontal gyrus, where surgical manipulation may be greatest. CBF reduction was less in regions remote from the surgical site and later in the follow-up periods. Selection of irrigation fluid did not influence postoperative CBF significantly, although postoperative clinical conditions may be better using Artcereb. CONCLUSION Postoperative CBF changes due to surgical manipulation should be considered in patients whose hemodynamic conditions are important for appropriate management.
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- Hiroaki Shimizu
- Department of Neuroendovascular Therapy, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan.
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Rasskazoff S, Silvaggio J, Brouwer PA, Kaufmann A, Nistor A, Iancu D. Endovascular treatment of a ruptured blood blister-like aneurysm with a flow-diverting stent. Interv Neuroradiol 2010; 16:255-8. [PMID: 20977856 DOI: 10.1177/159101991001600304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2010] [Accepted: 06/07/2010] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Treatment of BBAs is currently challenging and remains difficult despite improvement of microsurgical technique and advancement in endovascular technologies. Therapeutic options are reconstructive and deconstructive open surgeries or endovascular procedures. However, there is a lack of consensus about optimal treatment. We report a case of 38-year old woman with subarachnoid hemorrhage due to a ruptured BBA successfully treated with placement of an endovascular flow-diverting stent.
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- S Rasskazoff
- Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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