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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1732847
Three-Dimensional Intraarterial Vaso Computed Tomography Depiction of Pipeline Flex with Shield Technology Flow Diverter Stent in Ruptured Blister Aneurysm of Supraclinoid Internal Carotid Artery
Abstract
Blister aneurysms are intracranial arterial lesions originating at nonbranching sites of the dorsal supraclinoid internal carotid artery and basilar artery.[1] Among different treatment options, the use of flow-diverting devices is gaining popularity and has the potential for becoming the standard of care.[2]
Radiological evaluation of flow diverter braid expansion and vessel wall apposition during procedure has become useful in preventing life-threatening complications. Incomplete coverage of an aneurysm neck, kinking, or incomplete expansion and malapposition of a stent carries a significant risk for thromboembolic events.[3] [4]
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Blister aneurysms are intracranial arterial lesions originating at nonbranching sites of the dorsal supraclinoid internal carotid artery (ICA) and basilar artery.[1] Among different treatment options, the use of flow-diverting devices is gaining in popularity and has the potential for becoming the standard of care.[2]
Radiological evaluation of flow diverter braid expansion and vessel wall apposition during procedure has become useful in preventing life-threatening complications. Incomplete coverage of an aneurysm neck, kinking, or incomplete expansion and malapposition of a stent carries a significant risk for thromboembolic events.[3] [4]
We present a case of ruptured blister aneurysm of right supraclinoid ICA treated by pipeline flex device with shield technology ([Figs. 1] and [2]) in Philips Azurion 7B 20/15 Clarity IQ Biplane cathlab (Philips healthcare, Netherlands).
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The injection protocol used for intraarterial Vaso computed tomography was as follows:
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Total volume of contrast used—55 mL
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Dilution of contrast—10% (10 mL iohexol 350 mg +90 mL normal saline)
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Acquisition time—20 seconds, X-ray delay—2 seconds, PSI-300.
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Conflict of Interest
None declared.
Acknowledgements
Prof. Naci Kocer, Istanbul, Turkey, for his guidance.
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References
- 1 Rouchaud A, Brinjikji W, Cloft HJ, Kallmes DF. Endovascular treatment of ruptured blister-like aneurysms: a systematic review and meta-analysis with focus on deconstructive versus reconstructive and flow-diverter treatments. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2015; 36 (12) 2331-2339
- 2 Peitz GW, Sy CA, Grandhi R. Endovascular treatment of blister aneurysms. Neurosurg Focus 2017; 42 (06) E12
- 3 Ansari SA, Aoun SG, Bendok BR. Cone beam computed tomography in the neurointerventional room: beyond vessels. World Neurosurg 2012; 77 (5-6) 659-661
- 4 Tsuruta W, Matsumaru Y, Hamada Y, Hayakawa M, Kamiya Y. Analysis of closed-cell intracranial stent characteristics using cone-beam computed tomography with contrast material. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo 2013; 53 (06) 403-408
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Publication History
Article published online:
05 October 2021
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References
- 1 Rouchaud A, Brinjikji W, Cloft HJ, Kallmes DF. Endovascular treatment of ruptured blister-like aneurysms: a systematic review and meta-analysis with focus on deconstructive versus reconstructive and flow-diverter treatments. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2015; 36 (12) 2331-2339
- 2 Peitz GW, Sy CA, Grandhi R. Endovascular treatment of blister aneurysms. Neurosurg Focus 2017; 42 (06) E12
- 3 Ansari SA, Aoun SG, Bendok BR. Cone beam computed tomography in the neurointerventional room: beyond vessels. World Neurosurg 2012; 77 (5-6) 659-661
- 4 Tsuruta W, Matsumaru Y, Hamada Y, Hayakawa M, Kamiya Y. Analysis of closed-cell intracranial stent characteristics using cone-beam computed tomography with contrast material. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo 2013; 53 (06) 403-408
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