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Huang B, Ren Y, Liu H, Xiao A, Liu L, Sun H, Liu Y, Li H, Ma L, Zhang CW, Wang CH, He M, Zhang Y, You C, Li J. Blood-Blister Aneurysms of the Internal Carotid Artery in Tibetan and Han Populations : A Retrospective Observational Study. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 2024; 67:345-353. [PMID: 37850224 PMCID: PMC11079558 DOI: 10.3340/jkns.2023.0144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Blood-blister aneurysms (BBAs) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) are challenging lesions with high morbidity and mortality rates. Although research on BBAs is well documented in different populations, the study of BBAs in the Tibetan population is extremely rare. This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of BBAs and analyze the treatment modalities and long-term outcomes in the Tibetan population in comparison with the Han population. METHODS The characteristics of patients with BBAs of the ICA from January 2009 to January 2021 at our institution were reviewed. The features of aneurysms, treatment modalities, complications, and follow-up outcomes were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS A total of 130 patients (41 Tibetan and 89 Han patients) with BBAs of the ICA who underwent treatment were enrolled. Compared with the Han group, the Tibetan group significantly demonstrated a high ratio of BBAs among ICAs (8.6%, 41/477 vs. 1.6%, 89/5563; p<0.05), a high ratio of vasospasm (34.1%, 14/41 vs. 6.7%, 6/89; p=0.001), a high risk of ischemic events (43.9%, 18/41 vs. 22.5%, 20/89; p<0.05), and a low ratio of good outcomes (modified Rankin scale, 0-2) at the 1-year follow-up (51.2%, 21/41 vs. 74.2%, 66/89; p<0.05). The multivariate regression model showed that ischemic events significantly contributed to the prediction of outcomes at 1 year. Further analysis revealed that microsurgery and vasospasm were associated with ischemic events. CONCLUSION In comparison with Han patients, the Tibetan population had a high ratio of BBA occurrence, a high incidence of ischemic events, and a high ratio of poor outcomes. The endovascular approach showed more benefits in BBA patients.
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- Bowen Huang
- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Shangjin nanfu hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, Shangjin nanfu hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Otsuka T, Kikuchi K, Togao O, Yamashita K, Takagishi S, Arimura K, Nakamizo A, Ishigami K. Advantages of 3D High-Resolution Vessel Wall Imaging in a Patient With Blood Blister-Like Aneurysm: A Case Report and Literature Review. Cureus 2024; 16:e58376. [PMID: 38756273 PMCID: PMC11097612 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) are rare and challenging intracranial aneurysms. They pose significant diagnostic and surgical risks due to their delicate walls. Accounting for a small percentage of intracranial aneurysms, BBAs are pathologically pseudoaneurysms, often resulting from arterial dissection, with a high tendency to rupture. This report underscores the critical nature of BBAs by reviewing a case in which subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a BBA rupture was difficult to diagnose with conventional imaging. We highlight the efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) high-resolution vessel wall imaging (VWI) in discerning the subtle vascular abnormality of BBAs. The integration of the black-blood imaging technique within VWI provides superior contrast between the aneurysm and surrounding tissues, facilitating clearer visualization of the aneurysmal wall. The use of 3D T1-weighted imaging provides intricate details of the vessel wall including its contrast enhancement, which is crucial for a comprehensive assessment of a ruptured aneurysm. This case is consistent with the existing literature, supporting the role of VWI in the identification of ruptured BBAs, an area with limited but growing information on its diagnostic value. VWI is precise and accurate in the preoperative diagnosis of BBAs, emphasizing its potential to improve patient management and outcomes, especially in conditions with high risks of morbidity and mortality.
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- Toru Otsuka
- Clinical Radiology, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JPN
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- Molecular Imaging and Diagnosis, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, JPN
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Hoffman JE, Morel B, Wittenberg B, Kumpe D, Seinfeld J, Folzenlogen Z, Case D, Neumann R, Cava L, Breeze R, Wiley L, Roark C. Periprocedural management of ruptured blister aneurysms treated with pipeline flow diversion. Surg Neurol Int 2024; 15:73. [PMID: 38628521 PMCID: PMC11021073 DOI: 10.25259/sni_482_2023] [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: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Background Blister aneurysms are high-risk intracranial vascular lesions. Definitive treatment of these lesions has been challenging. Severe disability or mortality rates are as high as 55% when these lesions are treated with open surgery. Recent data show that flow diversion is a safe and effective alternative treatment for blister aneurysms. Rerupture of the functionally unsecured lesion remains a concern as flow diversion does not immediately exclude the aneurysm from the circulation. Methods A retrospective review was performed of any patients with ruptured blister aneurysms treated with a pipeline embolization device between 2010 and 2020 at the University of Colorado. Results In this paper, we present the results of the intensive care management of ruptured intracranial blister aneurysms after flow-diverting stent placement. Conclusion Despite the need for dual antiplatelet therapy and the delayed occlusion of blister aneurysms treated with flow diversion, we did not find an increase in periprocedural complications.
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- Jessa E. Hoffman
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, United States
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Fiorella D, Molyneux A, Coon A, Szikora I, Saatci I, Baltacioglu F, Aziz-Sultan MA, Hoit D, Delgado Almandoz JE, Elijovich L, Cekirge HS, Byrne J, Klisch J, Arthur AS. Safety and effectiveness of the Woven EndoBridge (WEB) system for the treatment of wide necked bifurcation aneurysms: final 5 year results of the pivotal WEB Intra-saccular Therapy study (WEB-IT). J Neurointerv Surg 2023; 15:1175-1180. [PMID: 37355252 PMCID: PMC10715507 DOI: 10.1136/jnis-2023-020611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The US Woven EndoBridge Intra-saccular Therapy (WEB-IT) study is a pivotal, prospective, single arm, investigational device exemption study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the WEB device for the treatment of wide neck bifurcation aneurysms (WNBAs). We present complete 5 year data for the cohort of 150 patients. METHODS 150 patients with WNBAs were enrolled at 21 US and six international centers. Imaging from the index procedure, 6 month, 1 year, 3 year, and 5 year follow-up were reviewed by a core laboratory. Adverse events were reviewed and adjudicated by a clinical events adjudicator. RESULTS 83 patients had 5 year follow-up imaging and 123 had clinical follow-up. No ruptured (0/9) or unruptured aneurysm (0/141) rebled or bled during follow-up. No new device or procedure related adverse events or serious adverse events were reported after 1 year. At 5 years, using the LOCF method, complete occlusion was observed in 58.1% and adequate occlusion in 87.2% of patients. For patients with both 1 year and 5 year occlusion statuses available, 76.8% (63/82) of aneurysms remained stable or improved with no retreatment. After 1 year, 18 aneurysms were retreated, 11 of which were adequately occluded at 1 year, and 15 of which were retreated in the absence of any deterioration in occlusion grade. CONCLUSIONS Five year follow-up data from the WEB-IT study demonstrated that the WEB device was safe and effective when used in the treatment of WNBAs. Aneurysm occlusion rates achieved at 1 year follow-up were durable, with rates of progressive thrombosis far exceeding rates of recurrence over time.
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- David Fiorella
- Department of Neurosurgery, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York, USA
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- Neurovascular and Neuroradiology Research Unit, Oxford University, Oxford, UK
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- Carondelet Medical Group, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Neurointerventions, National Institute of Neurosciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- Neurosurgery, University of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Semmes-Murphey Neurologic and Spine Institute, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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- Radiology, Private American Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
- Private Office, Saruhan Cekirge, Ankara, Turkey
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Neuroradiology, HELIOS Klinikum Erfurt, Erfurt, Thüringen, Germany
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- Semmes-Murphey Neurologic and Spine Institute, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
- Neurosurgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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Li Y, Yang X, Zhou H, Li H, Zheng J, Li L, Hui X. Interventions to treat patients with blood blister-like aneurysms of the internal carotid artery: a protocol for a network meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e071415. [PMID: 37945294 PMCID: PMC10649691 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-071415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Blood blister-like aneurysm (BBA) is a special type of intracranial aneurysm with relatively low morbidity and high mortality. Various microsurgical techniques and endovascular approaches have been reported, but the optimal management remains controversial. For a better understanding of the treatment of BBA patients, a network meta-analysis that comprehensively compares the effects of different therapies is necessary. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This protocol has been reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols. Related studies in the following databases will be searched until November 2022: PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP and Wanfang. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and non-randomised studies comparing at least two different interventions in BBA patients will be included. Quality assessment will be conducted using Cochrane Collaboration's tool or Newcastle-Ottawa Scale based on their study designs. The primary outcome is the composite of the incidences of intraoperative bleeding, postoperative bleeding and postoperative recurrence. The secondary outcome is an unfavourable functional outcome. Pairwise and network meta-analyses will be conducted using STATA V.14 (StataCorp, College Station, Texas, USA). Mean ranks and the surface under the cumulative ranking curve will be used to evaluate every intervention. Statistical inconsistency assessment, subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis and publication bias assessment will be performed. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval is not necessary because this study will be based on publications. The results of this study will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42022383699.
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- Yujian Li
- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Fourth People's Hospital of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Outpatient, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan University West China Hospital, Chengdu, China
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Abdulla E, Das K, Luther H, Amuah Wireko A. Blister-like Cerebral Aneurysm after Endovascular Catheterization: A Case Report and Literature Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e39674. [PMID: 37398705 PMCID: PMC10308143 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.39674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Endovascular procedures have become a mainstay in the treatment of neurovascular pathologies like arteriovenous malformations and aneurysms. Catheter-induced blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) have not been described so far in the neurosurgical literature. The authors report a rare case of a possible, catheter-induced (iatrogenic) BBA of the supra-ventral wall of the internal carotid artery (ICA) post-endovascular coiling for posterior communicating artery (PComA) aneurysm and bring the rapid progression of BBA and the grade prognosis. A 46-year-old female presented with convulsions. Imaging studies showed diffuse subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) and a right saccular PComA aneurysm. Endovascular coiling of the aneurysm was performed, and it was uneventful. The patient had a good outcome (modified Rankin Scale of 1) with no neurological deficits and was discharged home on day five. However, on day nine after the first ictus, she experienced a severe headache at home and was rushed to the emergency room where she collapsed. A cranial computed tomography scan showed intracerebral haemorrhage with intraventricular extension and SAH. A cerebral angiogram showed a BBA of the supra-ventral wall of the ICA. A BBA needs to be considered as a complication of an endovascular procedure that may result in rapid neurological deterioration post-coiling due to rupture. The report also illustrates the rapid and catastrophic presentation of BBA.
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- Neurosurgery, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Manama, BHR
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Lu C, Li H, Li S, Li Z, Feng Y. Microsurgical treatment of blood blister-like aneurysms: efficacy of clip-on-wrapping with autologous dura mater. Br J Neurosurg 2023; 37:170-176. [PMID: 34870537 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2021.2010649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To present a consecutive 20-year series of blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) to show that clip-on-wrapping with a Y-shaped autologous dura mater enables treatment of BBAs with a low complication rate and a satisfactory curative result. METHODS A retrospective review was performed from patients with BBAs of the internal carotid artery (ICA) at the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from 1999 to 2019. Diagnosis and treatment options were analyzed. Outcome was assessed using the modified Rankin scale (mRS). RESULTS A total of 30 patients with BBAs of the ICA were included. Among these patients, 20 patients underwent microsurgical treatment (15 patients were treated by clip-on-wrapping with a Y-shaped autologous dura mater), the other 10 patients underwent endovascular treatment. All patients presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Four angiograms were initially negative. For all patients, intraoperative rupture occurred in five cases, but no postoperative aneurysm rupture occurred in this series. Three cases with clinical or radiologic cerebral infarctions were observed. The outcome was favorable in 26 patients. CONCLUSIONS Clip-reinforced wrapping technique using a Y-shaped autologous dura mater may be an effective method for treating BBAs.
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- Chunli Lu
- Department of Neurosurgery, China International Neuroscience Institute (CHINA-INI), Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Neurosurgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Kim HJ, Lee JM. Long-term follow up of surgical management of blood blister-like aneurysms at non-branching sites of the internal carotid artery. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e33371. [PMID: 36961131 PMCID: PMC10036007 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023] Open
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To describe long-term follow-up of 25 patients who presented with subarachnoid hemorrhages due to blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) treated with direct clipping or clip reinforcement with or without direct neck repair. Between June 1993 and July 2009, 25 consecutive patients with ruptured BBAs of the supraclinoid internal carotid artery were retrospectively reviewed. The mean age of patients was 39.5 ± 11.3 years. The mean duration of clinical follow-up was 128.9 months (range, 85-196 months). All aneurysms were located in the supraclinoid portion of the internal carotid artery. The mean aneurysm diameter was 4.04 ± 1.3 mm on intra-operative microscopic field. Tearing of the aneurysmal neck during dissection occurred in 8 (32%) patients. Six of 7 patients with neck tearing underwent direct neck repair. Surgeons treated aneurysms via direct clipping with a Bemsheet® in 5 (20%) patients or by clip reinforcement with a silicone sheet in 20 (80%) patients. Clinical outcomes were favorable (modified Rankin Scale [mRS]: 0-2) in 21 (84%) of 25 patients. Four (16%) patients had an unfavorable outcome (mRS: 3-6). The patient with severe disability (mRS: 4) was treated with clip reinforcement and direct neck repair. Mild stenosis, moderate stenosis, and total occlusion of the parent artery were confirmed in 10 (40%) patients, 6 (24%) patients, and 1 (4%) patient, respectively. Although surgical treatment of BBAs was associated with varying degrees of parent vessel patency loss, long-term follow-up results for more than 10 years showed that direct surgical clipping or clip reinforcement with a silicone sheet appeared to be a curative surgery.
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- Hyeon-Ju Kim
- Department of Neurosurgery, Jeonbuk National University Hospital and Medical School, Jeon-Ju, South Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Jeonbuk National University Hospital and Medical School, Jeon-Ju, South Korea
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Hudson JS, McCarthy DJ, Alattar A, Mehdi Z, Lang MJ, Gardner PA, Zenonos GA, Friedlander RM, Gross BA. Increased prevalence of blister aneurysm formation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2023; 226:107613. [PMID: 36753862 PMCID: PMC9896839 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2023.107613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intracranial blister aneurysms are a rare and an historically difficult to treat subset of aneurysms. They are distinct from typical saccular aneurysms with different pathophysiology and treatment options. METHODS A prospectively maintained database of subarachnoid hemorrhage patients was queried for those presenting prior to the pandemic (2017-2019), and those presenting during the height of the pandemic in our locality (2021). Aneurysm characteristics and patient demographics associated with rupture risk/formation were collected. RESULTS 334 aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage patients were reviewed. 86 of these patients presented in 2021, with a statistically significant increase in the proportion of ruptured ICA blister aneurysms as compared to 2017-2019 (7/86, 8% vs 5/248, p = .02). Mean patient age, presenting grade, other aneurysm location proportions, aneurysm size, and incidence of delayed cerebral ischemia were not different between the groups. CONCLUSIONS Patients presenting with SAH during the height of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in 2021 were more likely to have ICA blister type aneurysms.
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- Joseph S Hudson
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, 15213 PA, USA.
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, 15213 PA, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, 15213 PA, USA
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- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 375 Newton Rd, Iowa City, 52242 IA, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, 15213 PA, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, 15213 PA, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, 15213 PA, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, 15213 PA, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, 15213 PA, USA
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Characteristic image on cerebral angiography in ruptured blood blister-like aneurysms. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2023; 225:107583. [PMID: 36603337 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2022.107583] [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: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the static and dynamic features of blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) using cerebral angiography to identify characteristic features to improve the diagnosis of these uncommon aneurysms. METHODS Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) images were compared between patients with BBAs (n = 12, group A) and patients with unruptured paraclinoid aneurysms ≤ 5 mm in size treated by endovascular procedures (n = 12, group B). DSA images were assessed for irregularities in the diameter of the parent artery and delayed inflow and outflow of contrast medium in the aneurysm. Enlargement of the aneurysm and morphological changes from the first assessment were also evaluated in patients with BBAs. RESULTS Compared to the group B, group A had a higher proportion of irregular vessel diameter (p = 0.013) and the delayed contrast medium outflow (p = 0.014). As well, stagnation of contrast medium along the aneurysm wall was a characteristic finding of BBAs, even for small aneurysms. CONCLUSION Irregular morphological features of the parent artery and delayed contrast medium outflow as characteristic findings of ruptured BBAs may improve the diagnosis of these uncommon aneurysms, which remains challenging in practice.
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Vieira E, Netto AU, Cezar AB, Faquini I, Almeida NS, Azevedo-Filho HRC. Blood Blister-Like Aneurysms of the Internal Carotid Artery. Adv Tech Stand Neurosurg 2023; 48:371-383. [PMID: 37770692 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-36785-4_14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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Internal carotid artery blood blister-like aneurysms are challenging lesions that arise from the artery trunk at non-branching sites. They have been recognized since 1969 and are distinct from typical saccular aneurysms. Usually, these aneurysms are broad-based, with no clearly identifiable neck and have extremely friable and fragile walls, thus with a great propensity to cause subarachnoid hemorrhage and to rupture during treatment. Apparently, blister-like aneurysms are formed through an acquired defect of the inner layers (tunica intima and media) of the internal carotid artery wall, probably due to hemodynamic stress in the carotid siphon.Several surgical and endovascular techniques have been described for the treatment of these aneurysms, however, there is still no consensus on the best technique or method, exposing how challenging the treatment of internal carotid artery blister-like aneurysms is, for both neurosurgeons and neurointerventionists. In this chapter, we review the main aspects of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapeutics and report our experience in the microsurgical treatment of these formidable lesions.
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- Eduardo Vieira
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Hospital Da Restauração, Recife, Brazil
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Hospital Da Restauração, Recife, Brazil
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Hospital Da Restauração, Recife, Brazil
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Hospital Da Restauração, Recife, Brazil
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Hospital Da Restauração, Recife, Brazil
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Tan H, Zhang T, Huang G, Li Z, Wang Z, Cheng M, Liu L, Liu L. Endovascular intervention vs. microsurgery on the prognosis of anterior circulation blood blister-like aneurysm: A cohort study. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1103138. [PMID: 37034070 PMCID: PMC10076783 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1103138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Background There are no universally acknowledged standardized treatment strategies for blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs). This study compared the prognosis of patients with BBA who underwent craniotomy microsurgery vs. endovascular intervention. Methods This retrospective cohort study included patients with BBA treated between September 2009 and August 2020 at Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital affiliated to the Sichuan Academy of Medical Science. Patients were divided into the microsurgery and endovascular groups. The preoperative Hunt-Hess grade and modified Fisher grade were collected. The intraoperative and postoperative complications (including intraoperative aneurysm rupture and hemorrhage, postoperative cerebral hemorrhage, and BBA recurrence) were recorded. Results Seventy-two patients were included: 28 and 44 in the microsurgery and endovascular groups, respectively. Only the preoperative Fisher grade was different between the two groups (P = 0.041). The proportion of patients with good outcomes was lower in the microsurgery group (28.6%) than in the endovascular group (72.7%), and the mortality rate was higher in the microsurgery group (32.1%) than in the endovascular group (11.4%) (P < 0.05). After adjustment for the modified Fisher grade, the multivariable analysis showed that compared with craniotomy microsurgery, an endovascular intervention was associated with the prognosis of patients with BBA (OR = 0.128, 95%CI: 0.040-0.415, P < 0.001). The rate of complications (intraoperative hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and recurrence) was higher in the microsurgery group than in the endovascular group. Conclusion In patients with BBA, an endovascular intervention appears to be associated with a better prognosis compared with craniotomy microsurgery.
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Nguyen I, Caton MT, Tonetti D, Abla A, Kim A, Smith W, Hetts SW. Angiographically Occult Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Yield of Repeat Angiography, Influence of Initial CT Bleed Pattern, and Sources of Diagnostic Error in 242 Consecutive Patients. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2022; 43:731-735. [PMID: 35361576 PMCID: PMC9089267 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Nearly 20% of patients with spontaneous SAH have no definitive source on initial DSA. The purpose of this study was to investigate the timing and yield of repeat DSA, to clarify the influence of initial CT bleed pattern, and to characterize sources of diagnostic error in this scenario. MATERIALS AND METHODS We evaluated the yield of repeat DSA and clinical outcomes stratified by hemorrhage pattern on CT in consecutive patients with nontraumatic SAH with negative initial DSA findings at a referral center. Cases in which the culprit lesion was subsequently diagnosed were classified as physiologically occult (ie, undetectable) on the initial DSA, despite adequate technique and interpretation or misdiagnosed due to operator-dependent error. RESULTS Two hundred forty-two of 1163 (20.8%) patients with spontaneous SAH had negative initial DSA findings between 2009 and 2018. The SAH CT pattern was nonperimesencephalic (41%), perimesencephalic (36%), sulcal (18%), and CT-negative (5%). Repeat DSA in 135/242 patients (55.8%) revealed a source in 10 patients (7.4%): 4 saccular aneurysms, 4 atypical aneurysms, and 2 arteriovenous shunts. The overall yield of repeat DSA was 11.3% with nonperimesencephalic and 2.2% for perimesencephalic patterns. The yield of the second and third DSAs with a nonperimesencephalic pattern was 7.7% and 12%, respectively. Physiologically occult lesions accounted for 6/242 (2.5%) and operator-dependent errors accounted for 7/242 (2.9%) of all angiographically occult lesions on the first DSA. CONCLUSIONS Atypical aneurysms and small arteriovenous shunts are important causes of SAH negative on angiography. Improving DSAs technique can modestly reduce the need for repeat DSA; however, a small fraction of SAH sources remain occult despite adequate technique. These findings support the practice of repeating DSA in patients with a nonperimesencephalic SAH pattern.
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- I Nguyen
- From the Department of Neurology (I.N.), University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California
- Department of Neurology (I.N., A.K., W.S.)
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- Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (M.T.C., S.W.H.)
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- Neurological Surgery (D.T., A.A.), University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Neurological Surgery (D.T., A.A.), University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Neurology (I.N., A.K., W.S.)
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- Department of Neurology (I.N., A.K., W.S.)
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- Radiology and Biomedical Imaging (M.T.C., S.W.H.)
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Eide PK, Sorteberg A, Nome T, Rønning PA, Sorteberg W. Early surgical versus endovascular repair of ruptured blood-blister aneurysm of the internal carotid artery: a single-center 20-year experience. J Neurosurg 2022; 137:1766-1775. [PMID: 35453111 DOI: 10.3171/2022.3.jns2216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Early repair of ruptured blood-blister aneurysms (BBAs) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) remains challenging. Although both surgical and endovascular therapies have been established, their relative superiority remains debated. The authors assessed their single-center experience and compared early deconstructive versus reconstructive repair and early reconstructive surgical versus endovascular repair of ruptured BBAs of the ICA. METHODS The study included patients who underwent repair of ruptured BBAs of the ICA within 1 week after the ictus during a 20-year period. Multiple variables were recorded, including clinical state, severity of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), characteristics of the BBA, treatment details, complication profile, need for secondary treatment, and clinical outcome. RESULTS In total, 27 patients underwent early surgical (n = 16) or endovascular (n = 11) repair of BBAs at a median of 24 hours (range 9-120 hours) after the ictus during the period from September 2000 to June 2021 (20.4 years). Primary deconstructive repair (n = 6) without bypass was accompanied by middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory infarction in 5 of 6 (83%) patients and a high mortality rate (4/6 [67%]). Among the 21 patients who underwent early reconstructive repair, surgery was performed in 11 patients (clipping in 6 and clip-wrapping in 5 patients) and endovascular repair in 10 patients (flow diversion in 7 and stent/stent-assisted coiling in 3 patients). No differences were found in complication profiles or clinical outcomes between the surgical and endovascular groups. The mortality rate was low (2/21 [9.5%]), with 1 fatality in each group. CONCLUSIONS From the authors' experience, both surgical and endovascular approaches permitted reconstructive repair of ruptured BBAs of the ICA, with no modality proving superior. Reconstructive treatment is preferable to ICA sacrifice, and if sacrifice is chosen, it should be accompanied with bypass surgery or delayed to the phase when cerebral vasospasm has resumed. The rare occurrence of this disease calls for prospective multicenter studies to improve treatment and delineate which modality is preferable in individual cases.
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- Per K Eide
- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Oslo University Hospital-Rikshospitalet.,2Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Oslo University Hospital-Rikshospitalet.,2Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo; and
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- 3Department of Radiology, Oslo University Hospital-Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Oslo University Hospital-Rikshospitalet
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Oslo University Hospital-Rikshospitalet
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Techniques and Long-term Outcomes of Y-shaped Autologous Dura Mater Wrap-clipping of Blood Blister-like Aneurysms. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2022; 214:107147. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2022.107147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Zhai XD, Song BW, Xiang SS, Ren J, Li GL, He C, Hu P, Zhang HQ. Wrap-Clipping for Patients with Ruptured Blood Blister-Like Aneurysms of the Internal Carotid Artery: Case Series and Literature Review. J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg 2021; 83:301-307. [PMID: 34781406 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) are challenging to treat. We assessed the clinical and radiologic outcomes in patients with ruptured BBAs of the ICA treated with wrap-clipping. METHODS From November 2016 to January 2020, the clinical and radiologic data of patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) caused by ICA BBAs who underwent wrap-clipping were retrospectively analyzed. The clinical outcomes were evaluated according to the modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Radiologic follow-up examinations included digital subtraction angiography (DSA), computed tomography angiography (CTA), and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). RESULTS Seven patients were enrolled in this study. All BBAs were wrap-clipped successfully, including two BBAs that exhibited intraoperative bleeding and required balloon-assistance during surgery. All patients had favorable clinical outcomes during follow-up. Among the six patients who completed the radiologic follow-up visit, one patient presented ICA occlusion at the 6-month DSA follow-up, but no neurologic dysfunction was noted. We did not observe the progression of ICA stenosis in other patients. CONCLUSION All BBAs in this study were wrap-clipped successfully and completely occluded. Wrap-clipping is effective for BBAs of the ICA and has favorable clinical outcomes. A multicenter study with a large sample size and a longer radiologic follow-up is necessary.
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- Xiao-Dong Zhai
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital, Yangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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Qi Y, Xu T, Jiang C, Wang Y, Liu H. Application of the Willis covered stent in the treatment of internal carotid artery blood blister-like aneurysms. Neurosurg Rev 2021; 45:1513-1519. [PMID: 34657974 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-021-01666-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The optimal treatment for blood blister-like aneurysm (BBA) has not yet been determined, and BBA has a high recurrence rate after stent-assisted embolization. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of patients with BBA rupture in the acute phase or patients with BBA who have recurrence after stent-assisted coil embolization. Eight patients (8 women, mean age 50.3 ± 3.7 years) who presented with ruptured BBA or recurrence BBA that had been treated by stent-assisted embolization (5 patients after primary treatment of stent-assisted embolization) were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical follow-up was performed at 1 year after endovascular treatment. All patients were successfully treated with the WCS, and immediate postoperative angiography showed that the aneurysms were completely isolated. The ophthalmic artery was covered by WCS in one patient; however, this patient did not show any clinical visual field or vision symptoms. Procedure-related complications such as aneurysm rupture, vasospasm, acute thrombosis, or thromboembolism did not occur in any case. All patients were followed up for 1 year after endovascular treatment, and they were in good condition without recurrence. One patient developed delayed bleeding at the right temporal lobe. All patients had good clinical prognosis (modified Rankin Scale score ≤ 2). WCS implantation may be a safe and feasible strategy for patients with BBA rupture in the acute phase and patients with BBA who have recurrence after stent-assisted coil embolization and is a promising option worth exploring.
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- Yi Qi
- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Interventional Medicine, Beijing Chaoyang Integrative Medicine Emergency Medical Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
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Roy AK, Lekka E, Lee KH, Choi P, Day AL, Roc Chen P. Meta-analysis on the treatment options and outcomes of carotid blood blister aneurysms. J Clin Neurosci 2021; 92:147-152. [PMID: 34509242 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2021.07.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Carotid blister aneurysms remain a formidable surgical challenge with varied surgical options. There have been significant advancements in the endovascular management of these aneurysms with the introduction of flow diverters. The comparative risk profiles for different endovascular options compared to surgical management of these lesions is not completely understood. METHODS The study is a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis on the treatment of carotid blood blister aneurysms. Pubmed searches were used to identify relevant articles and patient level data was extracted. Two and three group analyses were conducted comparing surgical and endovascular strategies and surgical, stent coil and flow diversion techniques respectively. Patient outcomes were graded on the modified Rankin Scale with a score of 2 or less defined as favorable. RESULTS In total, 83 studies (41 and 42 studies on surgical and endovascular interventions, respectively) with 1119 patients met our inclusion criteria. A statistically significant difference (at the 5% level of significance) in the effect among three different interventions was not found (Q = 3.41, p = 0.1815) under the random-effect model. Our results did show summary proportions of favorable outcomes were higher in the stent coil (0.87, 95% CI: 0.79 - 0.94) and flow diversion (0.87, 95% CI: 0.75 - 0.96) than that of surgery (0.76, 95% CI: 0.71 - 0.83). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest a trend towards improved patient outcomes with endovascular techniques compared to surgical strategies but statistical significance was not achieved. We also found that endovascular techniques compare favorably. Increasing retreatments were found to negatively affect patient outcomes.
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- Anil K Roy
- Lyerly Neurosurgery, Baptist Neurological Institute, Jacksonville, FL, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, The University of Texas at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- Center for Clinical Research & Evidence Based Medicine, The University of Texas at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, The University of Texas at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, The University of Texas at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, The University of Texas at Houston, Houston, TX, United States.
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Wang T, Richard SA, Li J, Jiao H, Zhang C, Wang C, Lin S, Xie X, You C. Cerebral vasospasm resulted in "stent shortening" after pipeline assisted coil embolization for blood blister aneurysms. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26971. [PMID: 34414968 PMCID: PMC8376338 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Blood blister aneurysms (BBAs) are intracranial arterial lesions appearing in nonbranching sites of the supraclinoid internal carotid artery as well as the basilar artery. Endovascular treatment of BBAs is still not well established because of the rarity of these lesions. We report incidences of BBAs with associated vasospasms. Treatment of the BBAs and associate vasospasms with single Pipeline Flex embolization device (PLED) assisted coiling resulted in seemly shorting of the PLEDs in 3 patients.A retrospective analysis of patients with BBAs who were treated with single PLED assisted coiling from July 2018 to October 2019 was conducted. Patients' ethnic and medical records, aneurysmal characteristics, intraoperative-rupture, cerebral vasospasm (CVS), postprocedure contrast filling, follow-up imaging, and results were analyzed. Neurological examination at baseline and outcome based on modified Rankin scale (mRS) at discharge as well as follow-ups were also documented.Six patients consisting of 5 females and 1 male, with a mean age of 48.3 years (range from 34-67) were identified during our analysis. All the BBAs were located in nonbranching site of supra-clinoidal segment of internal carotid artery with a mean neck width of 4.5 mm and mean aneurysm size of 4.23 mm. PLED assisted coiling's were performed in all of them. CVS was observed in 3 patients while 1 patient had an intraoperative-rupture of the BBA. Postprocedure contrast filling was still present in 1 patient. All the patients had good outcomes with discharge and follow-up mRS scores ≤ 2 except 1 patient with mRS score = 3 with aphasia.PLED assisted endovascular coiling is very safe and efficient in treating patients with BBAs. Resolution of CVSs after treatment made the PLEDs seemly shorter. Furthermore, a combination of arterial lengthening after gaining their tensile strength back and radical expansion of the PLED could account for the shortening.
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- Ting Wang
- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang Street, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang Street, Chengdu, P. R. China
- Department of Medicine, Princefield University, P. O. Box MA 128, Ho-Volta Region, Ghana
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang Street, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang Street, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang Street, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang Street, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang Street, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang Street, Chengdu, P. R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang Street, Chengdu, P. R. China
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Glauser G, Detchou DKE, Choudhri OA. Microsurgical Clip Reconstruction of a Ruptured Internal Carotid Artery Terminus Blister Aneurysm Using a Reverse Picket Fence Technique. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2021; 21:E187-E192. [PMID: 34098578 DOI: 10.1093/ons/opab184] [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: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Blister aneurysms are rare, technically challenging lesions that are typically ill defined and arise at nonbranch points of arteries. OBJECTIVE To describe the microsurgical treatment of a ruptured blister aneurysm at the internal carotid artery (ICA) terminus using the reverse picket fence clipping technique. METHODS The patient was a 60-yr-old male. He presented with a Hunt and Hess Grade 2, Fisher Grade 3 subarachnoid hemorrhage located in the bilateral sylvian fissures (right > left) and suprasellar cisterns. Computed tomography angiography demonstrated 2 aneurysms: a 2-mm right middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm and a 2.5-mm right internal carotid artery (ICA) terminus blister aneurysm. Transradial cerebral angiography was undertaken which showed these similar sized aneurysms. Microsurgical treatment was chosen, and the patient underwent a right pterional craniotomy for clipping of his aneurysms. The patient consented to the procedure. RESULTS The combination of stacked fenestrated clips repaired the vessel, with intraoperative fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography demonstrated normal filling of the MCA and ICA circulation with no delay. Intraoperative angiography confirmed induced moderate stenosis of the ICA terminus at about 50%, which is essential to close the blister aneurysm site by utilizing a portion of the normal vessel wall. CONCLUSION Ruptured blister aneurysms at the ICA terminus can be safely repaired using the reverse picket fence technique for clipping.
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- Gregory Glauser
- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Costa M, Baldoncini M, Tataryn ZL, Demichelis ME, Conde A, Purves C, Giotta Lucifero A, Hernesniemi J, Luzzi S. Microsurgical Clipping of Carotid-Ophthalmic Tandem Aneurysms: Case Report and Surgical Nuances. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2021; 57:731. [PMID: 34357012 PMCID: PMC8305784 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57070731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Tandem intracranial aneurysms (TandIAs) are rare but inherently complex, and special technical considerations are required for their surgical management. The present case highlights the key surgical aspects of two carotid-ophthalmic TandIAs incidentally found in a 60-year-old female. Both the aneurysms were superiorly projecting, regular in size, and involved the left ophthalmic segment of the internal carotid artery (ICA). The minimum distance between the necks was 3 mm. The patient underwent microsurgery because of the reported major complications rate of the endovascular treatment in the case of a very short minimum distance between the TandIAs. After cervical ICA exposure, both the aneurysms were excluded through a pterional approach. Intradural anterior clinoidectomy and unroofing of the optic canal allowed the mobilization of the left optic nerve. The more distal aneurysm was clipped before the opening of the distal dural ring of the ICA. The proximal aneurysm was clipped with two straight clips stacked perpendicular to the ICA. A small remnant was intentionally left to avoid the stenosis of the ophthalmic artery. Postoperative angiography showed the exclusion of both the aneurysms with a small dog-ear of the more proximal one. The patient was discharged neurologically intact and, after one year, the remnant remained stable. Microsurgical clipping is a definitive and durable treatment for carotid-ophthalmic TandIAs. In the case of a very short minimum distance between the aneurysms, the distal one should be clipped first to make the anterior clinoidectomy, opening of the distal dural ring of the ICA, and clipping of the more proximal aneurysm easier.
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- Matias Costa
- Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Department, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, WA 98122, USA;
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Hospital San Fernando, Buenos Aires 1646, Argentina; (M.B.); (M.E.D.); (A.C.)
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- Spine Department, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, WA 98122, USA;
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Hospital San Fernando, Buenos Aires 1646, Argentina; (M.B.); (M.E.D.); (A.C.)
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- Division of Interventional Neuroradiology, Juan A. Fernandez Hospital and Güemes Clinic, Buenos Aires C1425 CABA, Argentina;
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- Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
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- Juha Hernesniemi International Center for Neurosurgery, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, Zhengzhou 450003, China;
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- Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy;
- Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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Nasra M, Mitreski G, Kok HK, Maingard J, Slater LA, Russell JH, Hall J, Chong W, Jhamb A, Brooks DM, Asadi H. Contemporary Treatment of Intracranial Blood Blister Aneurysms - A Systematic Review. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2021; 30:105968. [PMID: 34271273 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2021.105968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Blood blister aneurysms (BBAs) are rare aneurysms affecting non-branched points of intracerebral arteries. Due to their small size and fragility, BBAs are prone to rupture, and can be challenging to diagnose and treat. Several treatment options have been suggested yet there is no consensus regarding the best modality to reduce morbidity and mortality. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic review of the literature was conducted searching for articles discussing the treatment of BBAs. Inclusion criteria included: articles published between January 2010 and August 2020, English language, with each paper including at least 15 patients. Studies included required detailed reporting of patient demographics, treatment, and patient outcomes (including complications, recurrence, neurologic functional status, and mortality). RESULTS AND DISCUSSION A total of 25 studies with 883 patients were included. Most were female (n = 594, 67.3%) and aneurysms were overwhelmingly located in the supraclinoid internal carotid artery (99%). Aneurysms were variable in size and mostly presented with subarachnoid haemorrhage. Endovascular treatment (n = 518, 58.7%) was more common than microsurgery (n = 365, 41.1%) while only 2 patients were managed conservatively. Complications were more common in patients treated microsurgically. Microsurgical procedures had an unfavorable outcome (mRS 4-6, GOS 1-3) rate of 27.8% (n = 100/360) while that of endovascular procedures was 14.7% (n = 70/477). Endovascular procedures had a lower mortality rate than microsurgical interventions (8.4% vs 11%). CONCLUSION This review demonstrates that endovascular treatment of blood blister aneurysm has reduced morbidity and mortality when compared with microsurgical treatment. Small sample sizes and substantial study heterogeneity makes strong conclusions difficult.
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- Mohamed Nasra
- Melbourne School of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
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- Department of Radiology, Interventional Neuroradiology Service, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Interventional Radiology Service, Northern Hospital, Epping, Victoria, Australia; School of Medicine-Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Medicine-Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia; Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Monash Imaging, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Monash Imaging, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Radiology, Interventional Neuroradiology Service, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia; Department of Interventional Radiology, St Vincent's Health Australia, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Monash Imaging, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia; School of Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, St Vincent's Health Australia, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Radiology, Interventional Neuroradiology Service, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia; School of Medicine-Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Radiology, Interventional Neuroradiology Service, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia; School of Medicine-Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia; Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Monash Imaging, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia; Department of Interventional Radiology, St Vincent's Health Australia, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia; Stroke Division, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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Gupta V, Londhe S, Parthasarathy R. Internal Carotid Artery Blister Aneurysm: Review of Endovascular Techniques. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY ISVIR 2021. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1726166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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AbstractCerebral blister aneurysms are very difficult vascular lesions in terms of accurate diagnosis as well as proper management strategy for vascular neurosurgeons and neurointerventionists. Histopathological analysis has revealed their nature to be more akin to pseudoaneurysms in comparison to the typical berry aneurysms. This explains their fragile nature, with high probability of rerupture and regrowth during the follow-up if not addressed properly. Even though surgical approaches have evolved over the years to minimize intraprocedural rupture and recurrence, they still have relatively high morbidity as well as mortality in comparison to endovascular treatment. Over the last few years, endovascular treatment has evolved significantly, with introduction of new devices and techniques. Focus of the endovascular management has shifted from the deconstructive techniques to reconstructive ones with parent artery preservation. Recent introduction of flow diverter technology has enabled neurointerventionists to manage these difficult lesions with more confidence in terms of avoiding rerupture and recurrence. Flow diverter (FD) use in blister aneurysm resulted in high-technical success, complete aneurysm occlusion, and less complications in comparison to other reconstructive techniques like simple coiling, stent assisted coiling, and overlapping/monotherapy stent placement. Few debatable issues like use of dual antiplatelets in the setting of acute subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), timing of drugs in relation to procedures, single/overlapping devices, and concerns during cerebral vasospasm phase need further detailed analysis and standardized protocols. In this article, we have done a review of different endovascular treatment options in the management of internal carotid artery blister aneurysms with special focus on FD and issues related to it.
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- Vipul Gupta
- Departement of Interventional Neuroradiology, Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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- Departement of Interventional Neuroradiology, Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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Balik V, Takebayashi S, Takizawa K. A Case Series of Double Bypass Technique Used for the Treatment of Internal Carotid Blood Blister-like Aneurysms in Patients in Poor Initial Neurological Condition at the Early Stage of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2021; 18:126-135. [PMID: 31232429 DOI: 10.1093/ons/opz107] [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] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Optimal surgical treatment of blood-blister aneurysms (BBA) remains controversial. Some surgeons prefer clipping reconstruction while others favor primary bypass with trapping. OBJECTIVE To analyze of benefit of double bypass technique to surgical outcomes in patients with ruptured BBA in poor initial neurological condition (PINC). METHODS Retrospective analysis of clinical, radiological, and surgical data in 9 patients treated between January 2009 and December 2015. Intraoperative middle cerebral artery blood pressure (MCABP) measurement was used for selection of bypass procedure. RESULTS Seven patients presented with World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) score 4 or 5. No pulse pressure in the MCA after internal carotid artery (ICA) clamping was found in 3 patients, although their ACoA or PCoA were well visualized on preoperative angiograms. By contrast, only a minimal drop in MCABP following ICA clamping was detected in two cases, although their collaterals were slim/nonvisualized on imaging. Although angiographic vasospasms were not observed in our patients, two of them experienced cerebral infarction, attributable more to the mass effect and postoperative ICA thrombosis than to SAH-induced vasospasm. There were 2 premature intraoperative ruptures, but no perioperative mortality, aneurysm recurrence, or rebleeding. Five patients with WFNS SAH score 4 or 5 achieved favorable outcomes. CONCLUSION Early double bypass technique guided by MCABP measurement and combined with trapping (or rarely clipping) seems to be a safe method with excellent long-term outcomes in patients in PINC. This study may thus contribute to the debate on the optimal treatment strategy for BBA.
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- Vladimir Balik
- Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University and Faculty Hospital Olomouc, Olomouc, Czech Republic.,Department of Neurosurgery, Japanese Red Cross Asahikawa Hospital, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Japanese Red Cross Asahikawa Hospital, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Japanese Red Cross Asahikawa Hospital, Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
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Ricciardi L, Trungu S, Scerrati A, Mongardi L, Flacco ME, Raco A, Miscusi M, De Bonis P, Sturiale CL. Surgical treatment of intracranial blister aneurysms: A systematic review. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2021; 202:106550. [PMID: 33588360 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2021.106550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intracranial blister aneurysms (BAs) are challenging vascular lesions related to high morbidity and mortality rates. Different surgical and endovascular techniques have been proposed to treat BAs; however, there is no consensus on a preferred treatment. OBJECTIVE To systematically review the pertinent literature on clinical and radiological outcomes of different surgical treatments for BAs management, to meta-analyze their clinical and radiological outcomes, and compare these results with those from recent meta-analyses on endovascular treatments for BAs. METHODS The present study was consistently conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. Five different online medical databases (PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web-of-Science) were screened from 2010 through 2020. Papers reporting clinical and radiological outcomes of different surgical treatments for BAs were considered. Event rates were pooled across studies using random-effects meta-analysis. RESULTS A total of 35 studies reporting on 514 patients (534 aneurysms) were included. Aneurysm clipping in 223 patients (45.4%; 95% CI 21.9-53.8), bypass and trapping in 87 (17.7%; 95% CI 1.89-21.6), clipping and wrapping in 82 (16.7%; 95% CI 3.71-19.0), and wrapping in 33 (6.7%; 95% CI 0.0-4.87) were the mostly common performed treatments. Complete occlusion rate was reported in 90.7% of patients. The complication rate was as high as 61.1%, the mortality rate was 7.4%, and the mean mRS at follow-up was 2.5. CONCLUSIONS Our meta-analysis suggests that surgical treatments for BAs are related to higher occlusion, complications and mortality rate than endovascular strategies. However, there is a high-heterogeneity among the included studies and data are poorly reported; so comparing the two type of treatments is unreliable in order to establish which one is better.
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- Luca Ricciardi
- UOC Di Neurochirurgia, Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea, Dipartimento NESMOS, Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- UOC Di Neurochirurgia, Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea, Dipartimento NESMOS, Sapienza, Rome, Italy; UO di Neurochirurgia, Pia Fondazione di Culto e Religione Cardinal G. Panico, Tricase, LE, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine and for Romagna, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy; Department of Neurosurgery, S. Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, S. Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- UOC Di Neurochirurgia, Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea, Dipartimento NESMOS, Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- UOC Di Neurochirurgia, Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea, Dipartimento NESMOS, Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine and for Romagna, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy; Department of Neurosurgery, S. Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Chen S, Chen X, Ning B, Cao Y, Wang S. Supraclinoid internal carotid artery blister-like aneurysms: hypothesized pathogenesis and microsurgical clipping outcomes. Chin Neurosurg J 2021; 7:10. [PMID: 33517915 PMCID: PMC7849078 DOI: 10.1186/s41016-020-00226-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Blister-like aneurysms (BLAs) on the supraclinoid segment of the internal carotid artery (ICA) are an enigma of cerebrovascular disease. Neither has a definite pathogenesis been so far identified, nor have uniform treatment guidelines been established for them. Our aim was to develop a hypothesis regarding the evolution of BLAs according to their macroscopic morphologies and to evaluate the efficacy of microsurgical clipping. METHODS The clinical data and morphological features of 15 consecutive patients with 16 BLAs on the supraclinoid ICA were retrospectively reviewed. The treatment strategies were analyzed, and functional outcomes were evaluated using the modified Rankin scale (mRS). Favorable outcomes were defined as a mRS score of 0-2. RESULTS Morphologically, aneurysm growth with expansion of the aneurysm neck before the surgical procedure occurred in two ruptured and one unruptured aneurysm. Daughter bleb formation was observed in two ruptured and five unruptured aneurysms. A varied degree of parent artery sclerosis was observed in nine patients. Thirteen patients were treated with direct surgical clipping, one patient was treated with clipping and wrapping, and the remaining patient was treated with an encircling clipping graft. Favorable and unfavorable outcomes were observed in 13 and two cases, respectively. Follow-up angiograms revealed 4 cases of stenosis with respective degree of mild, 30%, 50%, and 80% without any neurological dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS We suggest a hypothesis that BLAs on the supraclinoid ICA may share different evolving mechanisms between ruptured and unruptured lesions. A majority of them can be reliably and safely obliterated by direct clipping technique, except for the aneurysms accompanied with severely atherosclerotic parent walls.
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- Shanwen Chen
- Department of Neurosurgery, the Hospital of Shunyi District, No.3 Guangming Nan Street, Shunyi District, Beijing, 101300, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Guangzhou Red Cross Hospital, Jinan University, No. 396 Tongfu Zhong Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, 510220, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100050, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, No. 119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100050, China.
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Borota L, Nyberg C, Lenell S, Semnic R, Mahmoud E. Endovascular treatment of type 1 and type 4 non-saccular aneurysms of cerebral arteries - a single-Centre experience. Interv Neuroradiol 2021; 27:372-387. [PMID: 33467952 DOI: 10.1177/1591019920988204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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AIM OF THE STUDY The aim of this study was to evaluate our results regarding treatment options, complications, and outcomes in patients with non-saccular aneurysms of cerebral arteries belonging to type 1 and type 4 according to Mizutani's classification. METHODS A total of 26 aneurysms in 26 patients were treated between 2014 and 2019. There were 13 males (mean age 42.77 ± 11.73 years) and 13 females (mean age 50.84 ± 9.37 years). In 23 cases the onset was haemorrhagic and in three cases non-haemorrhagic. A combination of conventional stents and coils was used in 10 cases, conventional stents and flow diverters in three cases, flow diverters and coils in five cases, and flow diverters only were used in eight cases. Radiological results of treatment were assessed after eight months and clinical after one year. RESULTS In 24 patients, aneurysms were occluded at the end of the follow-up period. An iatrogenic dissection and two haemorrhagic complications were registered. In three cases, parent arteries were occluded due to re-growth of the aneurysm, which caused middle cerebral artery infarction in one case. A favourable clinical outcome was registered in 19, patients, and non-favourable in five. Two patients died in the early postoperative period due to extensive damage to the brain parenchyma caused by initial bleeding. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that treatment of type 1 and type 4 non-saccular aneurysms with various combination of stents and flow diverters, with or without coils, is promising, although very challenging and technically demanding.
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- Ljubisa Borota
- Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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Zhang P, Zhong W, Li T, Tan X, Chen C, Li M, Li Z, Li G, Wang Y. Flow Diverter-Assisted Coil Embolization of Blood Blister-Like Aneurysm Using Semi-deploying Technique. Front Neurol 2021; 11:625203. [PMID: 33519705 PMCID: PMC7838673 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.625203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Despite many therapeutic methods were utilized to treat blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs), the optimal treatment approach has not yet been defined. This study presents the single center experience with BBAs treated with flow diverter-assisted coiling using semi-deploying technique, and discusses the efficacy and safety of the method. The patients with subarachnoid hemorrhages (SAH) due to BBAs and treated with Pipeline Flex Embolization Device (PED) between November 2015 and February 2019 in our hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Patient demographic data, timing of treatment, angiographic details, treatment techniques, clinical outcomes and follow-up results were recorded. Ten cases (6 women and 4 men) were enrolled. The mean age of patients was 50.7 years (range 40–61 years). The aneurysm size ranged from 2 × 1.7 mm to 4.5 × 3.8 mm. Seven patients were treated with PED assisted coil embolization using semi-deploying technique, and all of the aneurysms were totally obliterated at the follow up. One patient treated with PED assisted coil embolization suffered from parenchymal hemorrhage 3 days after the treatment, and another one patient also treated with PED and coil died of severe vasospasm 10 days after the treatment. There was no reruptured cases during the follow-up. Here we showed that PED assisted coil embolization using semi-deploying technique could be a technically safe and effective treatment for BBAs.
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- Ping Zhang
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, The Fourth People's Hospital of Jinan, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, People's Hospital of Chiping City, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Department of Neurosurgery, People's Hospital of Linyi City, Linyi, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Institute of Brain and Brain-Inspired Science, Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Brain Function Remodeling, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Cortese J, Rasser C, Even G, Bardet SM, Choqueux C, Mesnier J, Perrin ML, Janot K, Caroff J, Nicoletti A, Michel JB, Spelle L, Caligiuri G, Rouchaud A. CD31 Mimetic Coating Enhances Flow Diverting Stent Integration into the Arterial Wall Promoting Aneurysm Healing. Stroke 2021; 52:677-686. [PMID: 33412905 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.030624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Beyond aneurysmal occlusion, metallic flow diverters (FDs) can induce an adverse endovascular reaction due to the foreignness of metal devices, hampering FD endothelialization across the aneurysm neck, and arterial healing of intracranial aneurysms. Here, we evaluated the potential benefits of an FD coating mimicking CD31, a coreceptor critically involved in endothelial function and endovascular homeostasis, on the endothelialization of FDs implanted in vivo. METHODS Nitinol FD (Silk Vista Baby) and flat disks were dip-coated with a CD31-mimetic peptide via an intermediate layer of polydopamine. Disks were used to assess the reaction of endothelial cells and blood elements in vitro. An aneurysm rabbit model was used to compare in vivo effects on the arterial wall of CD31-mimetic-coated (CD31-mimetic, n=6), polydopamine-coated (polydopamine, n=6), and uncoated FDs (bare, n=5) at 4 weeks post-FD implantation. In addition, long-term safety was assessed at 12 weeks. RESULTS In vitro, CD31-mimetic coated disks displayed reduced adhesion of blood elements while favoring endothelial cell attachment and confluence, compared to bare and polydopamine disks. Strikingly, in vivo, the neoarterial wall formed over the CD31-mimetic-FD struts at the aneurysm neck was characteristic of an arterial tunica media, with continuous differentiated endothelium covering a significantly thicker layer of collagen and smooth muscle cells as compared to the controls. The rates of angiographic complete occlusion and covered branch arterial patency were similar in all 3 groups. CONCLUSIONS CD31-mimetic coating favors the colonization of metallic endovascular devices with endothelial cells displaying a physiological phenotype while preventing the adhesion of platelets and leukocytes. These biological properties lead to a rapid and improved endothelialization of the neoarterial wall at the aneurysm neck. CD31-mimetic coating could therefore represent a valuable strategy for FD biocompatibility improvement and aneurysm healing.
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- Jonathan Cortese
- NEURI Center, Hôpital Bicêtre, APHP-Université Paris Sud, Kremlin-Bicêtre, France (J. Cortese, J. Caroff, L.S.).,Laboratory for Vascular Translational Science, Université de Paris, INSERM U1148, France (J. Cortese, C.R., G.E., C.C., J.M., A.N., J.-B.M., G.C.)
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- Laboratory for Vascular Translational Science, Université de Paris, INSERM U1148, France (J. Cortese, C.R., G.E., C.C., J.M., A.N., J.-B.M., G.C.)
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- Laboratory for Vascular Translational Science, Université de Paris, INSERM U1148, France (J. Cortese, C.R., G.E., C.C., J.M., A.N., J.-B.M., G.C.)
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- University of Limoges, XLIM UMR CNRS 7252, France (S.M.B., M.-L.P., A.R.)
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- Laboratory for Vascular Translational Science, Université de Paris, INSERM U1148, France (J. Cortese, C.R., G.E., C.C., J.M., A.N., J.-B.M., G.C.)
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- Laboratory for Vascular Translational Science, Université de Paris, INSERM U1148, France (J. Cortese, C.R., G.E., C.C., J.M., A.N., J.-B.M., G.C.)
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- University of Limoges, XLIM UMR CNRS 7252, France (S.M.B., M.-L.P., A.R.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Limoges University Hospital, France (K.J., A.R.)
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- NEURI Center, Hôpital Bicêtre, APHP-Université Paris Sud, Kremlin-Bicêtre, France (J. Cortese, J. Caroff, L.S.)
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- Laboratory for Vascular Translational Science, Université de Paris, INSERM U1148, France (J. Cortese, C.R., G.E., C.C., J.M., A.N., J.-B.M., G.C.)
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- Laboratory for Vascular Translational Science, Université de Paris, INSERM U1148, France (J. Cortese, C.R., G.E., C.C., J.M., A.N., J.-B.M., G.C.)
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- NEURI Center, Hôpital Bicêtre, APHP-Université Paris Sud, Kremlin-Bicêtre, France (J. Cortese, J. Caroff, L.S.)
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- Laboratory for Vascular Translational Science, Université de Paris, INSERM U1148, France (J. Cortese, C.R., G.E., C.C., J.M., A.N., J.-B.M., G.C.)
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- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Limoges University Hospital, France (K.J., A.R.).,University of Limoges, XLIM UMR CNRS 7252, France (S.M.B., M.-L.P., A.R.)
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Aboukais R, Tétard MC, Devalckeneer A, Boussemart P, Bourgeois P, Bricout N, Verbraeken B, Menovsky T, Leclerc X, Lejeune JP. Ruptured blood blister like aneurysm: does the best therapeutic option really exist? Neurosurg Rev 2021; 44:2767-2775. [PMID: 33411092 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-020-01463-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Our study aimed to evaluate the outcome of patients with ruptured blood-blister like aneurysm (BBLA) in our institution by comparing microsurgical selective treatment to endovascular treatment using flow-diverter stent (FD). Our study included 18 consecutive patients treated for BBLA between 2004 and 2020. Until 2014, microsurgery was preferred in all patients with BBLA (n = 10). Significant postoperative morbi-mortality was recorded at this time and led us to change therapeutic strategy and to favor FD as first-line treatment in all patients (n = 8). Postprocedural complications and BBLA occlusion were recorded. High WFNS score (> 2) was noted in 6 patients of microsurgical group and in 2 of endovascular group. In microsurgical group, ischemic lesions were noted in 6 patients and led to death in 3 patients. Immediate BBLA occlusion was obtained in all patients. Favorable outcome after 3 months (mRS < 3) was recorded in 4 of the 7 survivors. In endovascular group, ischemic lesions were noted in 4 patients. One patient died from early postprocedural BBLA rebleeding. Scarpa hematoma was noted in 3 patients with surgical evacuation in 1. Persistent BBLA at 3 months was recorded in 4 patients without rebleeding, but further FD was required in 1 with growing BBLA. Favorable outcome was noted in 6 of the 7 survivors. Although, rate of morbi-mortality appear lower in patients treated with FD, neurological presentation was better and BBLA diagnosis remains questionable in this group. Moreover, persistent BBLA imaging with potential risk of rebleeding after FD deserves to be discussed.
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- Rabih Aboukais
- Department of Neurosurgery, Lille University Hospital, rue E. Laine, 59037, Lille cedex, France.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Saint-Etienne University Hospital, Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lille University Hospital, rue E. Laine, 59037, Lille cedex, France
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- Neurosurgical Intensive Care Department, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lille University Hospital, rue E. Laine, 59037, Lille cedex, France
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Lille University Hospital, rue E. Laine, 59037, Lille cedex, France
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Chen S, Liu Q, Ren B, Li M, Jiang P, Yang Y, Wang N, Zhang Y, Gao B, Cao Y, Wu J, Wang S. A scoring system to discriminate blood blister-like aneurysms: a multidimensional study using patient-specific model. Neurosurg Rev 2021; 44:2735-2746. [PMID: 33389344 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-020-01465-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Revised: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Presurgical discrimination of blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) can assist neurosurgeons in clinical decision-making. The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of BBAs and construct a useful tool to distinguish BBAs. This study reviewed patients with small/median, hemispherical, and wide-necked aneurysms of the internal carotid artery in our institution. BBAs were identified via their intraoperative findings. A hemodynamic analysis was performed using a patient-specific model. The independent risk factors of BBAs were investigated using a logistic analysis. A scoring system was then established to discriminate BBAs, in which its predicting value was analyzed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. A total of 67 aneurysms comprising 21 BBAs were enrolled. Comparing features between BBAs and non-BBAs, statistical significances were found in the aspect ratio (AR), height-to-width ratio, aneurysm angle (AA), wall shear stress gradient (WSSG), and normalized wall shear stress average. A multivariate logistic analysis identified AR (OR = 0.29, p = 0.021), WSSG (OR = 1.54, p = 0.017) and AA (OR = 2.49, p = 0.039) as independent risk factors for BBAs. A scoring system was constructed using these parameters, effectively distinguishing BBAs (AUC = 0.931, p < 0.01). Our multidimensional scoring system may effectively assist in the discrimination of BBAs from wide-necked non-BBAs.
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- Shanwen Chen
- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Union Hospital, Fujian Medical University, 29 Xinquan Road, Fuzhou City, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
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- Department of Blood Transfusion, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
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- School of Life Science and BioEngineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China.
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.119 South 4th Ring West Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, 100070, China.
- China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
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Zhai XD, Hu P, He C, Feng YS, Li GL, Zhang HQ. Current Knowledge of and Perspectives about the Pathogenesis of Blood Blister-like Aneurysms of the Internal Carotid Artery: A Review of the Literature. Int J Med Sci 2021; 18:2017-2022. [PMID: 33850472 PMCID: PMC8040398 DOI: 10.7150/ijms.53154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) are rare and usually appear at nonbranching sites in the supraclinoid portion of the internal carotid artery (ICA). Because it is difficult to obtain histological specimens of the aneurysm wall and because experimental models are challenging to establish, the pathogenesis of BBAs remains uncertain. In this paper, we reviewed the diagnostic, radiological, and pathophysiological characteristics of patients with BBAs. We also summarized the existing evidence and potential mechanisms related to the causes of BBAs. Current evidence indicates that atherosclerosis and dissection are the main prerequisites for the formation of BBAs. Hemodynamics may play a role in the process of BBA formation due to the unique vascular anatomy of the supraclinoid ICA. Further research on histopathology and hemodynamics is warranted in this field.
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- Xiao-Dong Zhai
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI), Beijing, China
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Scerrati A, Visani J, Flacco ME, Ricciardi L, Trungu S, Raco A, Dones F, De Bonis P, Sturiale CL. Endovascular Treatment of Ruptured Intracranial Blister Aneurysms: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2020; 42:538-545. [PMID: 33361375 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a6924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Endovascular treatment of blister aneurysms is a promising approach, even though they are vascular lesions challenging to treat due to their angioarchitectural characteristics. PURPOSE Our aim was to investigate clinical and radiologic outcomes after endovascular treatment of ruptured blister aneurysms. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, Scopus, and the Web of Science were screened. STUDY SELECTION We performed a comprehensive review of the literature from 2010 to 2019 reporting series of patients with blister aneurysms treated with an endovascular approach. DATA ANALYSIS Event rates were pooled across studies using a random effects meta-analysis. DATA SYNTHESIS A total of 32 studies reporting on 684 patients (707 aneurysms) were included. Stent placement, stent-assisted coiling, and flow diversion were the most commonly described treatments (282, 256, and 155 patients, respectively). The long-term complete occlusion rate was 76.9% (95% CI, 69.2%-83.9%). The perioperative complication rate was 8.9%, and clinical outcome at final follow-up was mRS <2 in 76.6% (95% CI, 68.2%-84.2%) of patients. The mortality rate was 4.7% (95% CI, 2.30%-7.80%). Among the different techniques, stent-assisted coiling is the one that had the higher rate of immediate occlusion (63.4%); however, the occlusion rate at the final follow-up was comparable among the different techniques. LIMITATIONS Different techniques were described and data were reported in a nonhomogeneous way, possibly representing a bias in the present study. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that endovascular treatment of blister aneurysms is associated with good long-term occlusion rates and reasonable complication and mortality rates. There is no consensus on the best endovascular techniques in blister aneurysm management.
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- A Scerrati
- From the Department of Neurosurgery (A.S., J.V., F.D., P.D.B.), S. Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy.,Departments of Morphology, Surgery, and Experimental Medicine (A.S., P.D.B.)
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- From the Department of Neurosurgery (A.S., J.V., F.D., P.D.B.), S. Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- Medical Sciences (M.E.F.), University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Unità operativa di Neurochirurgia (L.R., S.T.), Pia Fondazione di Culto e Religione Cardinal G. Panico, Tricase, Lecce, Italy .,Unità operativa complessa di Neurochirurgia (L.R., S.T., A.R.), Dipartimento di Neuroscienze Salute Mentale e Organi di Senso, Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea, Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Unità operativa di Neurochirurgia (L.R., S.T.), Pia Fondazione di Culto e Religione Cardinal G. Panico, Tricase, Lecce, Italy.,Unità operativa complessa di Neurochirurgia (L.R., S.T., A.R.), Dipartimento di Neuroscienze Salute Mentale e Organi di Senso, Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea, Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Unità operativa complessa di Neurochirurgia (L.R., S.T., A.R.), Dipartimento di Neuroscienze Salute Mentale e Organi di Senso, Azienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea, Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- From the Department of Neurosurgery (A.S., J.V., F.D., P.D.B.), S. Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy
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- From the Department of Neurosurgery (A.S., J.V., F.D., P.D.B.), S. Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Italy.,Departments of Morphology, Surgery, and Experimental Medicine (A.S., P.D.B.)
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- Department of Neurosurgery (C.L.S.), Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli Istituto di ricovero e cura a carattere scientifico, Rome, Italy
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Möhlenbruch MA, Seker F, Özlük E, Kizilkilic O, Broussalis E, Killer-Oberpfalzer M, Griessenauer CJ, Bendszus M, Kocer N. Treatment of Ruptured Blister-Like Aneurysms with the FRED Flow Diverter: A Multicenter Experience. AJNR. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEURORADIOLOGY 2020; 41:2280-2284. [PMID: 33122212 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a6849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Treatment of ruptured blister-like aneurysms is technically challenging. This study aimed at analyzing the safety and efficacy of the Flow-Redirection Endoluminal Device (FRED) in the treatment of ruptured blister-like aneurysms. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a retrospective multicenter study, all patients treated with the FRED due to a ruptured intracranial blister-like aneurysm between January 2013 and May 2019 were analyzed. The primary end points for clinical safety were mRS 0-2 at 6 months after treatment and the absence of major ipsilateral stroke or death. The primary end points for efficacy were the absence of rebleeding after treatment and complete angiographic occlusion according to the O'Kelly-Marotta classification at 6 months after treatment. RESULTS In total, 30 patients with 30 ruptured blister-like aneurysms were treated. Immediate complete aneurysm obliteration (O'Kelly-Marotta classification D) with the FRED was achieved in 10 patients (33%). Of the 26 patients with follow-up, complete obliteration was achieved in 21 patients (80%) after 6 months and in 24 patients (92%) in the final follow-up (median, 22 months). Twenty-three patients (77%) achieved mRS 0-2 at 6 months. Major stroke or death occurred in 17%. Two patients died due to pneumonia, and 2 patients died due to infarction following cerebral vasospasm. There was no case of rebleeding after FRED implantation. There was 1 case of delayed asymptomatic stent occlusion. CONCLUSIONS Treatment of ruptured blister-like aneurysms with the FRED is safe and effective.
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- M A Möhlenbruch
- From the Department of Neuroradiology (M.A.M., F.S., M.B.), Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- From the Department of Neuroradiology (M.A.M., F.S., M.B.), Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology (E.Ö.), Acibadem University Atakent International Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Neuroradiology (O.K., N.K.), Department of Radiology, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Research Institute of Neurointervention (E.B., M.K.-O., C.J.G.), Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Research Institute of Neurointervention (E.B., M.K.-O., C.J.G.), Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Research Institute of Neurointervention (E.B., M.K.-O., C.J.G.), Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- From the Department of Neuroradiology (M.A.M., F.S., M.B.), Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Neuroradiology (O.K., N.K.), Department of Radiology, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey
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Karnati T, Binyamin TR, Dahlin BC, Waldau B. Ruptured Fisher grade 3 blister aneurysms have a higher incidence of delayed cerebral ischemia than ruptured Fisher grade 3 saccular aneurysms. Brain Circ 2020; 6:116-122. [PMID: 33033781 PMCID: PMC7511919 DOI: 10.4103/bc.bc_63_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Blister aneurysms are a rare subclass of aneurysms, which remain challenging to treat both with open cerebrovascular and endovascular techniques, and clinicians continue to see poor outcomes in some cases despite improvements in technology. Based on our clinical observations, we hypothesized that patients with a Fisher grade 3 subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) from a ruptured anterior circulation blister aneurysm are significantly more likely to develop poor outcome due to delayed cerebral ischemia than patients with a Fisher grade 3 SAH from a ruptured anterior circulation saccular aneurysm. METHODS In this consecutive case series, we reviewed management, outcomes, and rates of delayed cerebral ischemia for all ruptured anterior circulation blister aneurysms from 2012 to 2018 at our institution and compared them to a concurrent cohort of ruptured saccular anterior circulation aneurysms. A blister aneurysm was defined as an aneurysm that arises from a nonbranching point and demonstrates hemispherical anatomy on diagnostic angiography. RESULTS We identified 14 consecutive ruptured anterior circulation blister aneurysms. Thirteen aneurysms were treated operatively- 5 with clip remodeling and 8 with flow diversion embolization. While clip remodeling had a high intraoperative rupture rate (80%), there was only one (12.5%) intraoperative rupture with flow diversion embolization. Outcomes were worsened by delayed cerebral ischemia from vasospasm in patients with Fisher 3 hemorrhages from blister aneurysms (86%). The rate of delayed cerebral ischemia from vasospasm was significantly higher for ruptured blister aneurysms than for a concurrent cohort of ruptured saccular aneurysms (8.6%, P = 0.0001). CONCLUSION Ruptured Fisher grade 3 anterior circulation blister aneurysms have a significantly higher incidence of delayed cerebral ischemia from vasospasm compared to saccular aneurysms, regardless of the treatment modality.
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- Tejas Karnati
- Department of Neurosurgery, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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Meling TR, Patet G. The role of EC-IC bypass in ICA blood blister aneurysms-a systematic review. Neurosurg Rev 2020; 44:905-914. [PMID: 32318921 PMCID: PMC8035099 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-020-01302-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 03/31/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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To perform a systematic review of extracranial-to-intracranial (EC-IC) bypass surgery with parent vessel trapping for blood blister–like aneurysms (BBAs) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) according to PRISMA guidelines. Search of PubMed using “bypass” [all fields] and “ICA” [all fields] or “internal carotid artery” [all fields] and (“blood blister–like aneurysm” [MeSH terms]. Thirty-four original articles were identified, of which 21 were excluded (treatment not including bypass or insufficient details on complications or clinical outcomes). Thirteen articles published between 2008 and 2019 were included, totaling 98 patients, with a median of 7.5 patients per article (range 1–17). Mean age was 53.3 years (range 23–80). The main techniques were external carotid artery to middle cerebral artery (ECA-MCA) in 81% and superficial temporal artery to MCA (STA-MCA) in 19%. The most common grafts were radial artery (74%) and STA (19%). The risk of intraoperative rupture varied from 0 to 75%, with a mean of 12%. With respect to clinical outcomes, the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) was not stated in 30% of the cases. When stated, mRS was ≤ 2 in 79%, mRS was 3–5 in 10%, and 4% had mRS 6 (death). We identified only 13 articles, with no prospective studies. Outcomes were better than generally reported for ruptured aneurysms, both with respect to poor outcome (mRS > 2) and in-hospital mortality, perhaps reflecting a selection bias. In general, the data reporting quality was low, precluding any firm conclusions, but EC-IC bypass with ICA trapping may be a valid treatment option for ruptured ICA BBAs.
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- Torstein R Meling
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Division of Neurosurgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland. .,Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland. .,Service de Neurochirurgie, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, Rue Gabriel-Perret-Gentil 5, 1205, Genève, Switzerland. .,Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Division of Neurosurgery, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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Kida S, Tenjin H, Tokuyama T, Saito O. The Histopathological Findings of Two Nonbranching Saccular Cerebral Aneurysms. Asian J Neurosurg 2020; 15:431-433. [PMID: 32656148 PMCID: PMC7335125 DOI: 10.4103/ajns.ajns_353_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Accepted: 01/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Cerebral aneurysms arising from nonbranching sites are different from ordinary branching aneurysms in clinical course and histology. We pathologically examined two cases of saccular aneurysm occurring at nonbranching sites. One was a pseudoaneurysm arising at a branch of the right pericallosal artery. The other had an entirely hyalinized and thickened aneurysmal wall. Despite similar angiographical findings, our two cases had different pathological features as described above. Based on the pathological findings obtained from these cases, we believe that aneurysms in nonbranching sites are caused by injury to the internal elastic lamina. A ruptured aneurysm may be discovered as a blood blister-like aneurysm, whereas an unruptured one may develop into a "nonbranching true aneurysm."
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- Satoru Kida
- Department of Neurosurgery, Japanese Red Cross Shizuoka Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Japanese Red Cross Shizuoka Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Japanese Red Cross Shizuoka Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Japanese Red Cross Shizuoka Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan
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Using overlapping low-profile visualized intraluminal support stent-assisted coil embolization for treating blood blister-like aneurysms of the internal carotid artery. Neurosurg Rev 2020; 44:1053-1060. [PMID: 32240447 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-020-01284-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Revised: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Blood blister-like aneurysm (BBA) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) is highly challenging to treat owing to its variable morphology and tendency for rupture and regrowth. In this study, we attempted to discuss the key techniques for overlapping low-profile visualized intraluminal support (LVIS) stent-assisted coil embolization, which is used for treating BBAs in our center. Clinical characteristics, endovascular treatment details, outcomes, and follow-up results of 13 patients with BBA treated at our center were retrospectively evaluated in this study. Overlapping LVIS stent-assisted coil embolization was successfully performed in all 13 patients of ruptured BBAs located in the ICAs. Recurrence of aneurysm was observed in 4 cases (30.8%) during the angiographic follow-up; in 2 of these cases, spontaneous healing was observed after discontinuation of antiplatelet therapy. Further, 2 patients with recurrence underwent endovascular treatment with complete obliteration of the aneurysm in one and occlusion of the parent artery after Onyx embolization and stent placement in the other. The overall obliteration rate of the BBAs was 92.3% (12/13). One patient (7.7%) developed intraoperative rupture of the aneurysm with coils protruding outside; however, no severe hemorrhage or neurological dysfunction occurred owing to timely embolization. Overlapping LVIS stent-assisted coil embolization is effective for management of BBA of the ICA. Appropriate adjustment in antiplatelet therapy may improve healing in recurrent cases.
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Blister aneurysms of the internal carotid artery: Surgical treatment and management outcome from a single center experience. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2019; 182:136-141. [PMID: 31121473 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2019.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Blood-blister aneurysms (BBAs) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) are rare entities, but clinically important cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Several surgical and endovascular strategies have been attempted for these heterogeneous lesions. In this study, the authors analyzed the treatment strategy and outcomes in a series of cases of ICA blister aneurysms treated microsurgically. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 15 consecutive cases of patients harboring ruptured BBAs, microsurgically treated at our institution between 2014 and 2018. We performed an analysis of the clinical and surgical aspects, as well as post-operative angiograms and outcomes. RESULTS Fifteen patients were identified; 9 (60%) were female. The mean age of presentation was 43,8 years. Most patients presented in good clinical conditions (Hunt-Hess 1-3 = 86%). The most common Fisher grade at presentation was 3 (60% of cases). All patients underwent digital subtraction angiography (DSA), revealing broad-based aneurysms at non-branching sites on the dorsal wall of the ICA. Intraoperatively, BBAs were confirmed in all cases. The lesions were approached through pterional (11-73%) or lateral supraorbital (4-27%) craniotomy. Direct clipping was performed in all but one lesion, in which case the clip-wrapping technique was used. Final angiographic control revealed complete occlusion in 14 cases. One patient required reoperation due to residual aneurysm filling. At discharge, a good outcome (Glasgow Outcome Scale [GOS] 4 or 5) was observed in 12 (80%) patients. Three patients were discharged with a GOS of 3. CONCLUSION Blood-blister-type aneurysms are rare and challenging lesions. Preoperative knowledge and careful surgical planning can prevent poor clinical outcomes. Surgical treatment remains an effective and safe option in this context.
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Zhao Y, Zhang Q, Zhang D, Wang S, Zhang Y, Zhao Y. Comparison of Dolenc and pterional approach in the microsurgery for blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) of internal carotid artery. J Clin Neurosci 2019; 61:142-146. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2018.10.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Clipping on Crossed Wrapping Method for Ruptured Blood Blister-Like Aneurysm of the Internal Carotid Artery: Technical Note and Long-Term Results. World Neurosurg X 2019; 2:100005. [PMID: 31218280 PMCID: PMC6580898 DOI: 10.1016/j.wnsx.2018.100005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 12/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background We have been performing the clipping on crossed wrapping (COCW) method using 2 strips of cotton on patients with an internal carotid artery blood blister-like aneurysm (IC-BLA). This method is reliable in preventing the clips from slipping off and the aneurysm walls from being damaged during clipping, and it enables more appropriate and safer clipping. Here we report the technical details of this method and the long-term outcomes of patients receiving this procedure. Methods Fifteen of 1275 (1.5%) patients with a ruptured cerebral aneurysm who received treatment at the Saiseikai Kumamoto Hospital during the period from January 1, 1999, to December 31, 2016, had an IC-BLA. All 15 patients were treated with COCW, except for the first patient, who was treated using a single strip of cotton. The long-term outcome of the treatment was analyzed. Results The mean follow-up period was 74 months. The first patient experienced rerupture of an aneurysm 10 days after the operation. No complications or regrowth of an aneurysm were observed in the remaining 14 patients during the follow-up period, except for 1 patient who received a reoperation for the regrowth of an aneurysm. As the final outcome, the numbers of patients with a Modified Rankin Score of 0, 3, and 6 were 13, 1, and 1, respectively. Conclusions It is suggested that COCW is a treatment that enables safe and long-term management of lesions in IC-BLAs.
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Key Words
- 3D-CTA, Three-dimensional computed tomographic angiography
- AchA, Anterior choroidal artery
- BBA, Blood blister-like aneurysm
- Blood blister-like aneurysm
- COCW, Clipping on crossed wrapping
- COW, Clipping on wrapping
- CT, Computed tomography
- Clipping on crossed wrapping
- Clipping on wrapping
- Direct surgery
- IC, Internal carotid
- IC-BBAs, BBAs of the ICA
- ICA, Internal carotid artery
- Internal carotid artery aneurysm
- PcomA, Posterior communicating artery
- SAH, Subarachnoid hemorrhage
- mRS, Modified Rankin Scale
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Rajah GB, Goodrich DJ, Rangel-Castilla L, Narayanan S. Mid A1 blister aneurysm presenting with subarachnoid hemorrhage: Case report and review. Brain Circ 2018; 4:19-23. [PMID: 30276332 PMCID: PMC6057701 DOI: 10.4103/bc.bc_2_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2018] [Revised: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Blister aneurysms are uncommon and difficult-to-treat lesions. They are a substantial cause of morbidity and mortality when encountered. Here, we report a blister aneurysm of the mid A1 segment of the anterior cerebral artery presenting with diffuse basal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). The aneurysm was treated by surgical clipping of the parent vessel. Postoperatively, there was no filling of the parent vessel or aneurysm. A treatment algorithm including direct surgical repair and flow diversion for ruptured blister aneurysms is described. A high level of suspicion should be maintained in the setting of angiographic-negative SAH with an asymmetrically diffuse pattern.
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- Gary B Rajah
- Department of Neurosurgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA
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Lee SU, Kwak Y, Oh CW, Kwon OK, Ban SP, Kim T, Byoun HS, Choe G, Kim YD, Bang JS. Pathogenesis of dorsal internal carotid artery wall aneurysms based on histopathologic examination and microscopic configuration. J Clin Neurosci 2018; 58:181-186. [PMID: 30269959 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2018.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2017] [Revised: 05/02/2018] [Accepted: 08/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) are an important cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), but proper treatment is uncertain due to the poor prognosis of these aneurysms. The pathogenesis of BBAs remains unclear and few studies have reported on histological examinations of BBAs because it is difficult to obtain a specimen due to a high risk of intraoperative bleeding. In this report, BBAs were histopathologically examined in two patients who presented with SAH due to rupture of a BBA that was treated with surgical trapping and bypass surgery. BBA specimens including the adjacent internal carotid artery (ICA) walls were obtained intraoperatively. We suggest the pathogenesis of BBAs based on histopathologic examination and microscopic configuration.
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- Si Un Lee
- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Republic of Korea.
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Comparison of radiological and clinical characteristics between blood blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) and non-blister aneurysms at the supraclinoid segment of internal carotid artery. Neurosurg Rev 2018; 42:549-557. [DOI: 10.1007/s10143-018-1002-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2018] [Revised: 06/03/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Hao X, Li G, Ren J, Li J, He C, Zhang HQ. Endovascular Patch Embolization for Blood Blister–Like Aneurysms in Dorsal Segment of Internal Carotid Artery. World Neurosurg 2018; 113:26-32. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2017] [Revised: 01/01/2018] [Accepted: 01/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Current trends in the surgical management of blister aneurysms. An illustrative case series. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2018.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Mokin M, Chinea A, Primiani CT, Ren Z, Kan P, Srinivasan VM, Hanel R, Aguilar-Salinas P, Turk AS, Turner RD, Chaudry MI, Ringer AJ, Welch BG, Mendes Pereira V, Renieri L, Piano M, Elijovich L, Arthur AS, Cheema A, Lopes DK, Saied A, Baxter BW, Hawk H, Puri AS, Wakhloo AK, Shallwani H, Levy EI, Siddiqui AH, Dabus G, Linfante I. Treatment of blood blister aneurysms of the internal carotid artery with flow diversion. J Neurointerv Surg 2018; 10:1074-1078. [DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2017-013701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2017] [Revised: 02/07/2018] [Accepted: 02/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BackgroundBlood blister aneurysms (BBA) are a rare subset of intracranial aneurysms that represent a therapeutic challenge from both a surgical and endovascular perspective.ObjectiveTo report multicenter experience with flow diversion exclusively for BBA, located at non-branching segments along the anteromedial wall of the supraclinoidal internal carotid artery (ICA).MethodsConsecutive cases of BBA located at non-branching segments along the anteromedial wall of the supraclinoidal ICA treated with flow diversion were included in the final analysis.Results49 patients with 51 BBA of the ICA treated with devices to achieve the flow diversion effect were identified. 43 patients with 45 BBA of the ICA were treated with the pipeline embolization device and were included in the final analysis. Angiographic follow-up data were available for 30 patients (32 aneurysms in total); 87.5% of aneurysms (28/32) showed complete obliteration, 9.4% (3/32) showed reduced filling, and 3.1% (1/32) persistent filling. There was no difference between the size of aneurysm (≤2 mm vs >2 mm) or the use of adjunct coiling and complete occlusion of the aneurysm on follow-up (P=0.354 and P=0.865, respectively). Clinical follow-up data were available for 38 of 43 patients. 68% of patients (26/38) had a good clinical outcome (modified Rankin scale score of 0–2) at 3 months. There were 7 (16%) immediate procedural and 2 (5%) delayed complications, with 1 case of fatal delayed re-rupture after the initial treatment.ConclusionsOur data support the use of a flow diversion technique as a safe and effective therapeutic modality for BBA of the supraclinoid ICA.
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Ren Y, Liu L, Sun H, Liu Y, Li H, Ma L, Zhang CW, Xie XD, He M, You C, Li J. Microsurgical versus Endovascular Treatments for Blood-Blister Aneurysms of the Internal Carotid Artery: A Retrospective Study of 83 Patients in a Single Center. World Neurosurg 2018; 109:e615-e624. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.10.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2017] [Revised: 10/06/2017] [Accepted: 10/09/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Nishikawa H, Shimizu S, Nakajima H, Kitano Y, Sano T, Mouri G, Miya F, Suzuki H. Characteristics of Blood Blister-Like Aneurysms with a Saccular-Shape Appearance. World Neurosurg 2017; 108:595-602. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.09.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/09/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Rafiei A, Hafez A, Jahromi BR, Kivisaari R, Canato B, Choque J, Colasanti R, Fransua S, Lehto H, Andrade-Barazarte H, Hernesniemi J. Anatomic Features of Paraclinoid Aneurysms: Computed Tomography Angiography Study of 144 Aneurysms in 136 Consecutive Patients. Neurosurgery 2017; 81:949-957. [PMID: 28419295 DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyx157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2016] [Accepted: 03/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Paraclinoid aneurysms are among the most challenging aneurysms to treat. Computed tomography (CT) angiography helps in evaluating the radiological characteristics of these aneurysms next to bony structures. OBJECTIVE To present the CT angiography characteristics of paraclinoid aneurysms in order to better understand such pathology. METHODS The study examined CT angiography-based anatomical characteristics obtained retrospectively from 136 patients with 144 paraclinoid aneurysms selected from single-defined catchment populations in Finland. We examined the diameters of the parent artery (internal carotid artery), the location of the aneurysm, its dimensions (width, height, neck), and aneurysm wall irregularity. RESULTS We analyzed 144 paraclinoid aneurysms in 136 patients admitted to the hospital during 2000-2014. Multivariable analysis reveals that rupture aneurysms have the following radiological features: aneurysm larger than 5 mm in diameter (P = .006), irregular wall (P = .046), superior location, larger aspect ratio (P = .039), and neck wider than parent artery (P < .001). CONCLUSION Smaller diameter of the internal carotid artery and superior location, as well as a large and irregular aneurysm wall, are radiological characteristics of ruptured paraclinoid aneurysms, which CT angiography can measure easily.
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- Ahmadreza Rafiei
- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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