Journal of neurointerventional surgery
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The use of balloon remodeling allows for the treatment of aneurysms that were previously considered to be poor candidates for coil embolization. The Scepter C (Microvention, Tustin, California, USA) is a novel temporary occlusion balloon system with a dual coaxial lumen catheter. The design accommodates a more steerable 0.014 inch guidewire with improved control for delivery to the target lesion. We describe our initial experience with the use of this device for balloon remodeling to assist during aneurysm coil embolization. ⋯ Our initial experience with the dual coaxial lumen Scepter C occlusion balloon catheter demonstrates its feasibility for use in balloon remodeling for aneurysm coil embolization. A variety of aneurysms at different locations were treated with satisfactory initial angiographic results and adverse event rates.
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Case Reports
Perforator aneurysms of the posterior circulation: case series and review of the literature.
Posterior circulation perforator artery aneurysms are sparsely reported in the literature. The natural history of these rare lesions remains unclear and their diagnosis and management are not well-defined. ⋯ Perforator aneurysms of the posterior circulation are diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Both microsurgical and endovascular treatment of posterior circulation perforator aneurysms are technically difficult, necessitating comprehensive management by an experienced cerebrovascular team.
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Inflammation as a predictor for delayed cerebral ischemia after aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage.
The mechanism of development of delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is poorly understood. Inflammatory processes are implicated in the development of ischemic stroke and may also predispose to the development of DCI following SAH. The objective of this study was to test whether concentrations of circulating inflammatory markers (C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin 1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra)) were predictive for DCI following SAH. Secondary analyses considered white cell count (WCC) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). ⋯ Leucocytosis and change in IL-6 prior to DCI reflect impending cerebral ischemia. The time-independent association of ESR with DCI after SAH may identify this as a risk factor. These data suggest that systemic inflammatory mechanisms may increase the susceptibility to the development of DCI after SAH.
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We report the incidence and risk factors for contrast-induced nephropathy after the use of iodinated contrast for endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke. ⋯ The risk of developing CIN is low among patients with acute stroke who undergo emergency endovascular treatment. Treatment of acute stroke should be performed irrespective of Cr levels.
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Stent-assisted coiling is a commonly adopted technique employed in the coiling of broader-based aneurysms. It avoids flow arrest and the risk of vessel rupture associated with balloon-assisted coiling. However, there is a risk of stent thrombosis with the corollary risk of stroke during and after the procedure. Antiplatelet agents are used to mitigate this risk but raise a secondary concern of hemorrhagic complications, particularly with ruptured aneurysm where further interventions such as ventriculostomy occur not infrequently. Stent removal after coil embolization would eliminate the risk of post-procedure stent thromboembolic complications and alleviate the need for continuing antiplatelet therapy. ⋯ Stent retrieval and removal can be done safely in selected cases at the end of stent-assisted coil embolization using the Solitaire AB device. This technique avoids the need for continuing antiplatelet therapy, which can be particularly important in the setting of acute subarachnoid hemorrhage.