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Tang K, Zhang C, Liu X, Zhao L, Wang X, Liu X, Ma S, Gao C, Gao S, Zhang G, Hu Y, Wu J. Endovascular treatment strategies and a new classification for multiple aneurysms of the ipsilateral ophthalmic segment of the internal carotid artery. Asian J Surg 2023; 46:3663-3672. [PMID: 37012159 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.03.134] [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: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Aneurysms occurring in the ophthalmic segment (C6) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) have complex anatomy. This poses a challenge for the use of traditional open surgery, which is gradually being replaced by endovascular treatment (EVT). However, multiple aneurysm (MA) EVT, especially in MAs occurring ipsilaterally, has not been specifically described or discussed. The present study aimed to propose a more concise clinical classification standard for ipsilateral C6 ICA MAs and report on the clinical experience with EVT. METHODS The cases of 18 patients with ipsilateral C6 ICA MAs treated with EVT were retrospectively reviewed. The treatment results and procedure-related complications were recorded, and clinical and angiographic follow-ups were performed at least six months after surgery. RESULTS A total of 38 ipsilateral C6 ICA aneurysms were treated during the study period and classified into four main types and six total subtypes based on anatomical features. There was a failure to coil through the stent in one aneurysm, while the remaining 37 were successfully treated using various EVT methods. Of these, 36 were completely concluded. One aneurysm had a size reduction, and one had no changes during the angiographic follow-up. All Tubridge flow diverter stents were patent. All patients achieved satisfactory clinical outcomes and were independent at the final follow-up. CONCLUSION EVT may be safe and feasible for the treatment of C6 ICA MAs. Traditional stent-assisted coiling methods, the Willis covered stent, and the double-layered low-profile visualized intraluminal support stent all achieved favorable results. The flow diverter stent is also considered a safe and efficient option for selected aneurysms, but the visual deficit risk should be considered. The present study introduces a new EVT classification option based on the anatomical features of an aneurysm.
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- Kai Tang
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Outpatient Department, The Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Medical English Teaching and Research, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050000, China.
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Kaiser DPO, Cuberi A, Linn J, Gawlitza M. Flow diversion for compressive unruptured internal carotid artery aneurysms with neuro-ophthalmological symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neurointerv Surg 2023; 15:892-897. [PMID: 35918130 PMCID: PMC10447391 DOI: 10.1136/jnis-2022-019249] [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: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Data on the safety and efficacy of flow diverters (FD) for the treatment of unruptured internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysms with compressive neuro-ophthalmological symptoms (NOS) are scarce and comprise mainly small case series. METHODS We performed a search of three databases and included series with ≥10 patients, with unruptured aneurysms of the ICA and NOS, treated with FD. Random-effects analysis of treatment results and safety was performed. RESULTS A total of 22 studies reporting on 594 patients were included. Pooled proportions of NOS recovery, improvement, transient and permanent worsening were: 47.4% (95% CI 35.0% to 60.1%); 74.5% (95% CI 67.9% to 80.2%); 7.1% (95% CI 3.3% to 14.7%); and 4.9% (95% CI 3.2% to 7.4%), respectively. Rates of complete recovery and improvement in patients with isolated visual symptoms were 30.6% (95% CI 12.5% to 57.7%) and 56.6% (95% CI 42.3% to 69.9%). Isolated oculomotor symptoms recovered completely in 47.8% (95% CI 29.9% to 66.3%) and improved in 78% (95% CI 69.2% to 84.9%). Morbidity occurred in 5% (95% CI 2.8% to 9%) and mortality in 3.9% (95% CI 2% to 7.5%) of patients. An increased likelihood of symptom improvement was observed when treatment was performed early (<1 month) after symptom onset (OR=11.22, 95% CI 3.9% to 32.5%). CONCLUSION Flow diversion promotes recovery or improvement of compressive symptoms in a large proportion of patients but is associated with significant rates of morbidity and mortality. Transient and permanent NOS worsening is not uncommon. Early treatment is of utmost importance, as it increases the likelihood of symptom improvement more than 10-fold.
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- Daniel P O Kaiser
- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany
- EKFZ for Digital Health, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany
- EKFZ for Digital Health, Dresden University of Technology, Dresden, Germany
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Luzzi S, Giotta Lucifero A, Baldoncini M, Campero A, Galzio R, Lawton MT. Optic Foraminotomy versus Anterior Clinoidectomy for Small Superior-Projecting Paraclinoid Aneurysms: Visual and Angiographic Outcome Evaluation. World Neurosurg 2023; 170:e612-e621. [PMID: 36410704 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.11.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Optic foraminotomy (OF) has been recently proposed as an alternative to anterior clinoidectomy (AC) for selected types of paraclinoid aneurysms. In this study, OF and AC were compared for small superior-projecting paraclinoid aneurysms assuming visual and angiographic results as outcome measures. Indications for OF are also discussed. METHODS Data of patients who underwent surgery for a paraclinoid aneurysm in the last 10 years were collected across 3 tertiary hospitals. Small to regular-size and superior projecting aneurysms were sorted. Multiple and complex aneurysms were excluded. Records of patients who went through OF were compared with those of patients who underwent AC. Neurologic outcome was reported as a modified Rankin Scale. Aneurysm complete occlusion rate and rate of approach-related worsened vision were selected as outcome measures of efficacy and safety, respectively, of the OF versus AC. Unpaired t test and χ2 test were used for numerical and categorical variables, respectively. A P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS OF and AC groups involved 18 and 25 patients, respectively. Complication rate, overall neurologic outcome, rate of approach-related worsened vision, and complete occlusion rate did not differ between the groups. The average follow-up was 51 ± 34 and 60 ± 41 months in the OF and AC groups, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Compared to AC, OF did not show either a higher rate of approach-related worsened vision or a lower aneurysm complete occlusion rate. OF can be considered a valid alternative to the AC for small superior-projecting dorsal ICA wall paraclinoid aneurysms.
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- Sabino Luzzi
- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy; Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.
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- Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, San Fernando Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Laboratory of Microsurgical Neuroanatomy, School of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Padilla Hospital, Tucumán, Argentina
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- Neurosurgery Unit, Maria Cecilia Hospital, Cotignola, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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Visual Impairment due to a large paraclinoid aneurysm treated with parent artery occlusion and bypass: A case report. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2022; 31:106280. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2021.106280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Paraclinoid aneurysms: Outcome analysis and technical remarks of a microsurgical series. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2021.101373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Nussbaum ES, Touchette JC, Madison MT, Goddard JK, Lassig JP, Meyers ME, Torok CM, Carroll JJ, Lowary J, Janjua T, Nussbaum LA. Procedural complications in patients undergoing microsurgical treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms: a single-center experience with 1923 aneurysms. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2022; 164:525-535. [PMID: 34562151 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-021-04996-9] [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: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND With the growing use of endovascular therapy (EVT) to manage unruptured intracranial aneurysms (IAs), detailed information regarding periprocedural complication rates of microsurgical clipping and EVT becomes increasingly important in determining the optimal treatment for individual cases. We report the complication rates associated with open microsurgery in a large series of unruptured IAs and highlight the importance of maintaining surgical skill in the EVT era. METHODS We reviewed all cases of unruptured IAs treated with open microsurgery by a single neurosurgeon between July 1997 and June 2019. We analyzed surgical complications, deaths, and patient-reported outcomes. RESULTS A total of 1923 unruptured IAs in 1750 patients (mean age 44 [range: 6-84], 62.0% [1085/1750] female) were treated surgically during the study period. Of the aneurysms treated, 84.9% (1632/1923) were small, 11.1% (213/1923) were large, and 4.1% (78/1923) were giant. Aneurysm locations included the middle cerebral artery (44.2% [850/1923]), internal carotid artery (29.1% [560/1923]), anterior cerebral artery (21.0% [404/1923]), and vertebrobasilar system (5.7% [109/1923]). The overall mortality rate was 0.3% (5/1750). Surgical complications occurred in 7.4% (129/1750) of patients, but only 0.4% (7/1750) experienced permanent disability. The majority of patients were able to return to their preoperative lifestyles with no modifications (95.9% [1678/1750]). CONCLUSIONS At a high-volume, multidisciplinary center, open microsurgery in carefully selected patients with unruptured IAs yields favorable clinical outcomes with low complication rates. The improvement of EVT techniques and the ability to refer cases for EVT when a high complication rate with open microsurgery was expected have contributed to an overall decrease in surgical complication rates. These results may serve as a useful point of reference for physicians involved in treatment decision-making for patients with unruptured IAs.
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Flow-diverting devices in the treatment of unruptured ophthalmic segment aneurysms at a mean clinical follow-up of 5 years. Sci Rep 2021; 11:9206. [PMID: 33911105 PMCID: PMC8080650 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-87498-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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A shift toward the endovascular treatment of ophthalmic segment aneurysms is noticeable. However, it is not clear if the long-term treatment results improve with the development of endovascular methods. The aim of this study was to present the outcomes of the treatment of unruptured ophthalmic aneurysms using flow diverting devices (FDD) with or without coiling. This retrospective study included 52 patients with 65 UIAs treated in 2009–2016. The mean aneurysm size was 8.8 mm. Eight aneurysms were symptomatic. Therapeutic procedures included: 5 failed attempts, 55 first sessions with FDD deployment (bilateral procedures in 3) and 3 retreatment procedures. To cover 55 ICAs, 25 Silk, 26 Pipeline, 9 Fred and 1 Surpass FDD were used. FDD with coiling was applied in 19(29.2%), mainly for symptomatic and larger aneurysms. Mean radiological and clinical follow-up was 12 and 61 months, respectively. Postprocedural deterioration was noted in 3(5.8%) patients, but in long-term the modified Rankin Scale grades 0–2 were achieved in 98.1% of patients. One patient died from the treated aneurysm rupture (annual risk—0.07%). Raymond–Roy occlusion classification class I or II was achieved in 98.5% in the long term, with similar results in both groups. Complications occurred in 40.4% of patients and the most frequent were: imperfect FDD deployment (15%), failed attempt of FDD deployment (9.6%) and late FDD stenosis (9.6%). Flow-diverting devices, with additional coiling in selected cases, may offer a very high proportion of satisfactory outcomes. However, in our experience the high risk of complications remains.
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Michishita S, Ishibashi T, Yuki I, Urashima M, Karagiozov K, Kodama T, Kan I, Nishimura K, Kato N, Ikemura A, Murayama Y. Visual complications after coil embolization of internal carotid artery aneurysms at the ophthalmic segment. Interv Neuroradiol 2021; 27:622-630. [PMID: 33615875 DOI: 10.1177/1591019921996886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Coil embolization of aneurysms of the ophthalmic segment of the internal carotid artery (ICA-OphA ANs) has potential risks of visual complications. We analyzed this risk and focused on the relationship of the ophthalmic artery (OphA) origin with the aneurysm neck. METHODS From January 2003 to April 2018, 179 unruptured ICA-OphA ANs were treated with endovascular surgery in our institution. Two ruptured and four aneurysms with missing data were excluded. Finally, 173 unruptured aneurysms were included in this study. The aneurysms were classified into three groups according to the location of the OphA origin: Separate, Shared, and Dome type. We retrospectively assessed visual complications based on the relationship between types of aneurysm and postoperative angiographic findings for the OphA. RESULTS Visual deficits remained permanent in eleven cases (6.4%). In the Dome type, visual complications were significantly more frequent compared to the Separate type. Change in the OphA flow was significantly associated with a higher complication rate of 2.9%, but patients with changed OphA flow had a significant rate of 7.5% (p = 0.020). We found no significant difference in the incidence of visual complications concerning the use of perioperative antithrombotic therapy. CONCLUSIONS The location of OphA origin regarding the aneurysmal neck and postoperative OphA flow were significantly correlated with the visual outcome after coil embolization for ICA-OphA ANs. Post-procedural flow in the OphA was an important factor affecting the rate of ischemic retinal complications. Retinal embolic events occurred with preserved flow in the OphA, albeit at a lower rate.
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- Shotaro Michishita
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- Department of Innovation for Medical Information, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Rizvi A, Seyedsaadat SM, Alzuabi M, Murad MH, Kadirvel R, Brinjikji W, Kallmes DF. Long-Term Rupture Risk in Patients with Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms Treated with Endovascular Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2020; 41:1043-1048. [PMID: 32467181 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a6568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2019] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surveillance imaging of previously unruptured, coiled aneurysms remains routine even though reports of rupture of these aneurysms are extremely rare. PURPOSE We performed meta-analysis to examine long-term rupture risk over ≥1-year follow-up duration in patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysm who underwent endovascular therapy. DATA SOURCES Multiple databases were searched for relevant publications between 1995 and 2018. STUDY SELECTION Studies reporting outcome of long-term rupture risk over ≥1-year follow-up in treated patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysms were included. DATA ANALYSIS Random effects meta-analysis was used, and results were expressed as long-term rupture rate per 100 patient-year with respective 95% CIs. For ruptured aneurysms during follow-up, data were collected on size and completeness of initial Treatment. DATA SYNTHESIS Twenty-four studies were identified. Among 4842 patients with a mean follow-up duration of 3.2 years, a total of 12 patients (0.25%) experienced rupture of previous unruptured intracranial aneurysms after endovascular treatment. Nine of these 12 patients harbored aneurysms that were large, incompletely treated, or both. A total of 2 anterior circulation, small, completely coiled aneurysms subsequently ruptured. The long-term rupture rate per 100 patient-year for unruptured intracranial aneurysms treated with endovascular therapy was 0.48 (95% CI, 0.45-0.51). Retreatment was carried out in 236 (4.9%) of these 4842 patients. LIMITATIONS A limitation of the study is that a lack of systematic nature of follow-up and mean follow-up duration of 3.2 years are not sufficient to make general recommendations about aneurysm followup paradigms. CONCLUSIONS Given a 5% retreatment rate, postcoil embolization spontaneous rupture of previously unruptured, small- and medium-sized, well-treated aneurysms is exceedingly rare.
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- A Rizvi
- From the Department of Radiology (A.R., S.M.S., M.A., R.K., W.B., D.F.K.) .,Department of Medicine (A.R.), University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
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- From the Department of Radiology (A.R., S.M.S., M.A., R.K., W.B., D.F.K.)
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- From the Department of Radiology (A.R., S.M.S., M.A., R.K., W.B., D.F.K.)
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- Evidence-Based Practice Center (M.H.M.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- From the Department of Radiology (A.R., S.M.S., M.A., R.K., W.B., D.F.K.)
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- From the Department of Radiology (A.R., S.M.S., M.A., R.K., W.B., D.F.K.).,Joint Department of Medical Imaging (W.B.), Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- From the Department of Radiology (A.R., S.M.S., M.A., R.K., W.B., D.F.K.)
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Otani N, Mori K, Wada K, Tomiyama A, Toyooka T, Takeuchi S, Nakao Y, Yamamoto T, Arai H. Limited Indications for Clipping Surgery of Paraclinoid Aneurysm Based on Long-Term Visual Morbidity. World Neurosurg 2019; 134:e153-e161. [PMID: 31629143 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.09.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/27/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Clipping of paraclinoid aneurysm is still challenging because of poor visual morbidity. The extradural temporopolar approach was applied to clip paraclinoid aneurysms, with the expectation of reducing visual morbidity. Factors related to poor visual morbidity were evaluated, to assess the results for clipping of paraclinoid aneurysms. METHODS A series of 40 unruptured paraclinoid aneurysms in 38 patients were clipped via extradural temporopolar approach. Preoperative and postoperative states of visual cognitive function and radiological outcomes were investigated. Aneurysms were classified into dorsal type or non-dorsal type, and small (<9 mm) or not-small (≥9 mm), respectively, to identify factors correlated with visual morbidity. RESULTS Complete clipping rate was 90.0% without any recurrence (mean: 5.2 years). Visual morbidity was unexpectedly high at 28.9%, including 2.7% of blindness immediately after the operation, and 23.7% and 2.7% at the final examination (mean: 3.6 years). Multivariate analysis showed aneurysm size was significantly correlated with worse visual outcome. Visual morbidity was 13.3% and 11.1% for dorsal and the non-dorsal small aneurysms, respectively, and all these cases showed visual field defect limited to the nasal quadrant without decreased visual acuity. In contrast, the non-dorsal not-small aneurysms showed significantly worse visual morbidity (60%) with decreased visual acuity. CONCLUSIONS Clipping via extradural temporopolar approach can achieve durable treatment for small unruptured paraclinoid aneurysms with acceptable visual morbidity. Visual morbidity of the not-small non-dorsal type, however, was poor. The indications for clipping of paraclinoid aneurysm should be limited to small aneurysms, especially the dorsal type in young patients.
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- Naoki Otani
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan; Department of Neurosurgery, Tokyo General Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Juntendo University Shizuoka Hospital, Izunokuni, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Juntendo University Shizuoka Hospital, Izunokuni, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Juntendo University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Rautio R, Rahi M, Katila A, Rinne J. Single-center experience with six-month follow-up of FRED Jr® flow diverters for intracranial aneurysms in small arteries. Acta Radiol 2019; 60:917-924. [PMID: 30354188 DOI: 10.1177/0284185118805266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Riitta Rautio
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency Care and Pain Medicine, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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Goertz L, Liebig T, Siebert E, Herzberg M, Borggrefe J, Lichtenstein T, Dorn F, Kabbasch C. Extending the Indication of Woven EndoBridge (WEB) Embolization to Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysms: A Multicenter Safety and Feasibility Study. World Neurosurg 2019; 126:e965-e974. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.02.198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Revised: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 02/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Liu HJ, Zhou H, Lu DL, Jiao YB, Chen SF, Cheng J, Yao XJ, Ren JY, Li SF, Liu W, Gao JC, Yue Y, Xu JX, Zhang PN, Feng YG. Intracranial Mirror Aneurysm: Epidemiology, Rupture Risk, New Imaging, Controversies, and Treatment Strategies. World Neurosurg 2019; 127:165-175. [PMID: 30954748 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.03.275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Revised: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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There are some controversies about the surgical treatment strategy of mirror aneurysms. Whether to choose 1-stage or 2-stage surgery, bilateral or unilateral craniotomy, or surgical or interventional treatment are the main points in dispute. In this review, the different surgery strategies faced by patients are discussed. Different surgical methods are adopted based on the patient's individual state and the location and size of the aneurysm. A new imaging method is introduced using 3D Slicer, which clearly recognizes the relationship among aneurysm, brain tissue, skull, and nerve. The 3D Slicer can help surgeons undertake adequate preoperative preparation. In addition, we also introduce some ruptured factors (e.g., age, gender, hypertension, morphologic, and hemodynamic) concerning mirror aneurysm. Systematic discussion of the controversies and methods in surgical treatment of mirror aneurysms may provide new perspectives in future research for the prevention and treatment of mirror aneurysms.
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- Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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Bhogal P, Henkes E, Schob S, AlMatter M, Hellstern V, Bäzner H, Ganslandt O, Henkes H, Pérez MA. The use of flow diverters to treat small (≤5 mm) ruptured, saccular aneurysms. Surg Neurol Int 2018; 9:216. [PMID: 30505618 PMCID: PMC6219287 DOI: 10.4103/sni.sni_243_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Background: There is limited published literature on the use of flow diverting stents (FDS) to treat ruptured intracranial aneurysms in the acute stage. We present our experience of using FDS to treat small (≤5 mm) ruptured aneurysms. Methods: We retrospectively identified all patients with ≤5 mm ruptured aneurysms treated exclusively with FDS between February 2009 and February 2016. We recorded demographic data, the Hunt and Hess score, aneurysm location and size, therapeutic intervention, immediate angiographic and clinical result, and clinical and radiological follow-up information. Results: We identified seven patients (four females) with average age 59.8 ± 10 years (range 48–75). The average aneurysm fundus size was 2.7 ± 0.76 mm (range 1–4 mm). The average time from ictus to treatment was 6.3 days (range 1–14 days) and there were no cases of repeat rupture prior to treatment or intraoperative rupture. Angiographic follow-up was available in five patients. At initial follow-up, aneurysms (100%) were completely occluded raymond roy classification 1 (RRC 1). None of the aneurysms re-ruptured following treatment. Clinically, six patients were discharged with good functional outcome modified Rankin Score (mRS ≤2). There were no mortalities. Conclusion: The use of FDS to treat small, ruptured, saccular aneurysms is feasible; however, the use of FDS should not be considered first-line treatment. Further studies are required to determine the safety and efficacy of the use of FDS in the acute situation.
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- Pervinder Bhogal
- Department of Neuroradiology, The Royal London Hospital, London, UK
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- Neuroradiological Clinic, Neurocenter, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department for Neuroradiology, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Neurosurgical Clinic, Neurocenter, Klinikum Stuttgart, Leipzig, Germany
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- Neuroradiological Clinic, Neurocenter, Leipzig, Germany.,Medical Faculty, University Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Germany
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Bhogal P, Hellstern V, Bäzner H, Ganslandt O, Henkes H, Aguilar Pérez M. The Use of Flow Diverting Stents to Treat Para-Ophthalmic Aneurysms. Front Neurol 2017; 8:381. [PMID: 28824537 PMCID: PMC5545935 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2017.00381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background and purpose Few publications have dealt exclusively with the use of flow diverter stents for the treatment of para-ophthalmic aneurysms. We sought to determine the efficacy of flow diverting stents (FDSs) to treat aneurysms in this specific location. Methods We retrospectively reviewed our database of prospectively collected information for all patients treated with flow diversion for an unruptured saccular para-ophthalmic aneurysm between September 2009 and January 2016. The aneurysm fundus size, neck size, number and type of FDS, complications, and follow-up data were recorded. Results We identified 74 patients that matched our inclusion criteria. Of these patients, 18 patients were male (24.3%). The average fundus size was 4.8 mm, 11 aneurysms had previous coil occlusions and 63 were treated solely with flow diversion. At an initial angiographic follow-up (mean avg. 3.2 months), 71.8% of the aneurysms were occluded, and at the last follow-up (mean avg. 31.8 months), 88.9% of aneurysms were occluded. One patient suffered permanent morbidity (1.36%) secondary to interruption of the antiplatelet medication and another died (1.36%) secondary to in-stent thrombosis that was also due to an interruption in the antiplatelet medication. Conclusion Treatment of saccular para-ophthalmic aneurysms with FDS is feasible and carries a high degree of technical success with low complication rates and excellent rates of aneurysm exclusion.
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- Neurocentrum, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Asaid M, O'Neill AH, Bervini D, Chandra RV, Lai LT. Unruptured Paraclinoid Aneurysm Treatment Effects on Visual Function: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. World Neurosurg 2017; 106:322-330. [PMID: 28669879 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.06.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2017] [Revised: 06/22/2017] [Accepted: 06/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Postoperative visual outcomes following repair of unruptured paraclinoid aneurysms (UPAs) are not well defined. We aim to investigate the influence of treatment modality on visual function. METHODS A systematic literature analysis using the Ovid Medline and EMBASE databases was performed, encompassing English language studies (published between 1996 and 2016) reporting treatment outcomes for UPAs. Rates of visual morbidity (new, permanent postoperative deficit, worsening preoperative deficit); angiographic (occlusion, recurrence, retreatment) and clinical outcomes (death, disability, post-treatment subarachnoid hemorrhage) were recorded. Random effects meta-analysis was performed. RESULTS Twenty-eight studies reported visual outcomes, with data for 1013 endovascular and 691 microsurgical patients. In patients with normal vision undergoing elective repair of UPAs, rates of postoperative visual morbidity were higher following microsurgical (10.8%; 95% confidence interval [CI] 8.5-13.7) than endovascular (2.0%; 95% CI 1.2-3.2) interventions, P < 0.001. In those presenting with preoperative visual impairment, surgery was associated with a modest advantage in visual recovery compared with endovascular therapies (65.2% vs. 48.9%, P < 0.03). There were no differences in visual morbidity following treatment with any of the endovascular modalities. Meta-analysis of comparative studies suggested a trend toward poor visual (ES = 0.42; 95% CI 0.08-2.09) and clinical outcomes (ES = 0.57; 95% CI 0.07-4.44) following microsurgery and a trend toward angiographic recurrence (ES = 2.52; 95% CI 0.80-7.90) and retreatment (ES = 1.62; 95% CI 0.46-5.67) after endovascular interventions. CONCLUSION In patients with normal vision undergoing repairs for UPAs, there is a positive correlation between visual outcomes and endovascular treatments. When visual compromise is present, surgery provided modest advantage in visual recovery. However, definitive conclusions were not possible due to data heterogeneity.
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- Mina Asaid
- Department of Neurosurgery, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Monash Neurovascular Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Inselspital and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Monash Imaging, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia; Monash Neurovascular Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Surgery, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Monash Neurovascular Institute, Melbourne, Australia.
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Silva MA, See AP, Dasenbrock HH, Patel NJ, Aziz-Sultan MA. Vision outcomes in patients with paraclinoid aneurysms treated with clipping, coiling, or flow diversion: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosurg Focus 2017; 42:E15. [DOI: 10.3171/2017.3.focus1718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVEPatients with paraclinoid aneurysms commonly present with visual impairment. They have traditionally been treated with clipping or coiling, but flow diversion (FD) has recently been introduced as an alternative treatment modality. Although there is still initial aneurysm thrombosis, FD is hypothesized to reduce mass effect, which may decompress the optic nerve when treating patients with visually symptomatic paraclinoid aneurysms. The authors performed a meta-analysis to compare vision outcomes following clipping, coiling, or FD of paraclinoid aneurysms in patients who presented with visual impairment.METHODSA systematic literature review was performed using the PubMed and Web of Science databases. Studies published in English between 1980 and 2016 were included if they reported preoperative and postoperative visual function in at least 5 patients with visually symptomatic paraclinoid aneurysms (cavernous segment through ophthalmic segment) treated with clipping, coiling, or FD. Neuroophthalmological assessment was used when reported, but subjective patient reports or objective visual examination findings were also acceptable.RESULTSThirty-nine studies that included a total of 2458 patients (520 of whom presented with visual symptoms) met the inclusion criteria, including 307 visually symptomatic cases treated with clipping (mean follow-up 26 months), 149 treated with coiling (mean follow-up 17 months), and 64 treated with FD (mean follow-up 11 months). Postoperative vision in these patients was classified as improved, unchanged, or worsened compared with preoperative vision. A pooled analysis showed preoperative visual symptoms in 38% (95% CI 28%–50%) of patients with paraclinoid aneurysms. The authors found that vision improved in 58% (95% CI 48%–68%) of patients after clipping, 49% (95% CI 38%–59%) after coiling, and 71% (95% CI 55%–84%) after FD. Vision worsened in 11% (95% CI 7%–17%) of patients after clipping, 9% (95% CI 2%–18%) after coiling, and 5% (95% CI 0%–20%) after FD. New visual deficits were found in patients with intact baseline vision at a rate of 1% (95% CI 0%–3%) for clipping, 0% (95% CI 0%–2%) for coiling, and 0% (95% CI 0%–2%) for FD.CONCLUSIONSTo the authors’ knowledge, this is the first meta-analysis to assess vision outcomes after treatment for paraclinoid aneurysms. The authors found that 38% of patients with these aneurysms presented with visual impairment. These data also demonstrated a high rate of visual improvement after FD without a significant difference in the rate of worsened vision or iatrogenic visual impairment compared with clipping and coiling. These findings suggest that FD is an effective option for treatment of visually symptomatic paraclinoid aneurysms.
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Bhogal P, Aguilar Pérez M, Sauder G, Bäzner H, Ganslandt O, Henkes H. [Management of paraophthalmic aneurysms : Review of endovascular treatment strategies]. Ophthalmologe 2017; 115:114-122. [PMID: 28439656 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-017-0497-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Aneurysms of the cerebral vessels are relatively common and aneurysms of the ophthalmic segment of the internal carotid artery (ICA) represent approximately 10% of intradural aneurysms. ANATOMICAL ASPECTS The ophthalmic segment of the ICA extends from the origin of the ophthalmic artery to the origin of the posterior communicating artery. Aneurysms can originate from the ophthalmic artery itself or directly from the ICA at a distance from the ophthalmic artery. The various anatomic configurations can alter the risks of treatment. SURGICAL TREATMENT Surgical treatment of aneurysms of the ophthalmic segment poses unique challenges for the neurosurgeon, given the deep location and complex nearby structures and optic nerve. The necessity to remove the clinoid process can make the operation technically challenging. ENDOVASCULAR TREATMENT Endovascular treatment of paraophthalmic aneurysms includes coil occlusion, and also stent- or balloon-assisted coil occlusion. More recently, hemodynamically active flow diverter stents improved the treatment results. CONCLUSION The management of paraophthalmic aneurysms is associated with specific risks. Careful consideration of the available techniques is necessary before each invention. Coil-occlusion remains the first choice for ruptured paraophthalmic aneurysms. For unruptured paraophthalmic aneurysms flow diversion offers improved results. The overall complication rates of these procedures are low; however, cerebral ischemia, intracranial hemorrhage and visual complications must be considered in advance and the patient must be informed of the risks.
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- P Bhogal
- Neuroradiologische Klinik, Neurozentrum, Klinikum Stuttgart, Kriegsbergstr. 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Deutschland.
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- Neuroradiologische Klinik, Neurozentrum, Klinikum Stuttgart, Kriegsbergstr. 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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- Charlottenklinik, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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- Neurologische Klinik, Neurozentrum, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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- Neurochirurgische Klinik, Neurozentrum, Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Deutschland
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- Neuroradiologische Klinik, Neurozentrum, Klinikum Stuttgart, Kriegsbergstr. 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Deutschland.,Medizinische Fakultät, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Deutschland
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Falk Delgado A, Andersson T, Falk Delgado A. Ruptured carotid-ophthalmic aneurysm treatment: a non-inferiority meta-analysis comparing endovascular coiling and surgical clipping. Br J Neurosurg 2017. [PMID: 28637115 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2017.1297371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Aneurysms of the carotid-ophthalmic segment are relatively rare, comprising only five percent of all intracranial aneurysms. There is no consensus regarding the optimal management for ruptured carotid-ophthalmic aneurysms, whether endovascular coiling or surgical clipping provide the most favourable patient outcome. The aim of this meta-analysis is to analyse these two treatment modalities for ruptured carotid-ophthalmic aneurysms with respect to independent clinical outcome. METHODS We performed a systematic literature search in PubMed, Cochrane Central Registry of Controlled Trials and Clinicaltrials.gov for treatment of ruptured carotid-ophthalmic aneurysms, comparing endovascular coiling and surgical clipping. Primary outcome in the study was independent clinical patient outcome at follow up (defined as Glasgow Outcome Scale four-five). Secondary outcomes were poor clinical patient outcome, mortality and total angiographic occlusion. The meta-analysis was performed using the Mantel-Haenszel method for dichotomous outcome. RESULTS Four studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the meta-analysis. In total, 152 patients were included. Sixty-seven of these patients were treated with endovascular coiling and 85 patients were treated with microsurgical clipping. The proportion of patients with an independent clinical outcome after coiling and clipping was comparable, OR 1.04 (95% CI: 0.40, 2.71). The proportion of patients with an independent outcome in the endovascular group was 76% and in the surgical group 71%. Mortality between the two treatment arms was equal. CONCLUSION Clinical outcome after endovascular coiling and surgical clipping for ruptured carotid-ophthalmic aneurysms was comparable between surgical clipping and endovascular coiling. There was no proven difference in clinical outcome after endovascular coiling and surgical clipping for ruptured carotid-ophthalmic aneurysms but the evidence was based on few studies of moderate to low quality and we cannot rule out the possibility of a difference in clinical outcome between the two treatment modalities.
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- b Department of Clinical Neuroscience , Karolinska Institute , Stockholm , Sweden.,c Department of Neuroradiology , Karolinska University Hospital , Stockholm , Sweden.,d Department of Medical Imaging , AZ Groeninge , Kortrijk , Belgium
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- b Department of Clinical Neuroscience , Karolinska Institute , Stockholm , Sweden.,c Department of Neuroradiology , Karolinska University Hospital , Stockholm , Sweden
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Madaelil TP, Moran CJ, Cross DT, Kansagra AP. Flow Diversion in Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: A Meta-Analysis. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2016; 38:590-595. [PMID: 28007770 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a5030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Flow diversion is now an established technique to treat unruptured intracranial aneurysms not readily amenable to endovascular coil embolization or open microsurgical occlusion. The role of flow-diverting devices in treating ruptured aneurysms is less clear. PURPOSE To estimate rates of angiographic occlusion and good clinical outcome in patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms treated with flow-diverting devices. DATA SOURCES Systematic review of Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane databases, and EMBASE from inception to December 2015 for articles that included ruptured aneurysms treated with flow diversion. STUDY SELECTION One hundred seventy-two records were screened, of which 20 articles contained sufficient patient and outcome data for inclusion. DATA ANALYSIS Clinical and radiologic characteristics, procedural details, and outcomes were extracted from these reports. Aggregated occlusion rates and clinical outcomes were analyzed by using the Fisher exact test (statistical significance, α = .05). DATA SYNTHESIS Complete occlusion of the aneurysm was achieved in 90% of patients, and favorable clinical outcome was attained in 81%. Aneurysm size greater than 7 mm was associated with less favorable clinical outcomes (P = .027). Aneurysm size greater than 2 cm was associated with a greater risk of rerupture after treatment (P < .001). LIMITATIONS Observational studies and case reports may be affected by reporting bias. CONCLUSIONS Although not recommended as a first-line treatment, the use of flow diverters to treat ruptured intracranial aneurysms may allow high rates of angiographic occlusion and good clinical outcome in carefully selected patients. Aneurysm size contributes to treatment risk because the rerupture rate following treatment is higher for aneurysms larger than 2 cm.
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- T P Madaelil
- From the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (T.P.M., C.J.M., D.T.C., A.P.K.)
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- From the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (T.P.M., C.J.M., D.T.C., A.P.K.).,Department of Neurosurgery (C.J.M., D.T.C., A.P.K.), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- From the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (T.P.M., C.J.M., D.T.C., A.P.K.).,Department of Neurosurgery (C.J.M., D.T.C., A.P.K.), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- From the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (T.P.M., C.J.M., D.T.C., A.P.K.).,Department of Neurosurgery (C.J.M., D.T.C., A.P.K.), Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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