Abstract
Introduction
Although various protective techniques for treating wide-necked intracranial aneurysms currently exist and continue to evolve, their utility may be limited in some lesions with complex configurations, small-caliber channels, or inherently tortuous vascular patterns. Described herein is a modified coil protection technique as a novel adjunct for proper coil frame configuration.
Methods
Initially, a microcatheter is passed into aneurysmal sac, and the first coil is inserted to build a frame. Inevitably, some coils may abut opposite poles of aneurysms and protrude into parent arteries. Should this happen, a second microcatheter may be placed at the site of coil protrusion, so that a separate and smaller coil may be partially deployed for protection. A framing coil may then be configured within aneurysmal sac, under protection of the secondary coil. Once the first coil is entirely in place, the remainder of second coil is carefully inserted, and additional coil may be inserted as needed via dual microcatheters.
Results
This technique was successfully applied to 23 saccular intracranial aneurysms of internal carotid (n = 8), middle cerebral (n = 6), anterior cerebral (n = 6), and superior cerebellar artery (n = 3), combining stent protection in two patients and balloon remodeling in one. Selective endovascular treatment was effective as a result. Excellent outcomes were achieved in all patients, with no morbidity or mortality directly related to the modified procedure.
Conclusion
As suggested by outcomes of this small study, our modified coil protection method may be a safe option if traditional coiling strategies are not feasible, enabling stable coil frame configuration in wide-necked aneurysms.
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We thank Yoon-Kyung Choi for preparation of the illustrations.
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We declare that all human and animal studies have been approved by our Institutional Review Board and have therefore been performed in accordance with the ethical standards laid down in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and its later amendments. We declare that all patients gave informed consent prior to inclusion in this study.
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Cho, Y.D., Rhim, J.K., Park, J.J. et al. Modified coil protection for proper coil frame configuration in wide-necked aneurysms. Neuroradiology 57, 705–711 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-015-1516-6
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