Stent-assisted coil embolization of anterior communicating artery aneurysms: Safety, effectiveness, and risk factors for procedural complications or recanalization

Hyun Ho Choi, Young Dae Cho, Dong Hyun Yoo, Sang Jun Ahn, Won Sang Cho, Hyun Seung Kang, Jeong Eun Kim, Jeong Jun Lee, Jong Hyun Moon, Moon Hee Han

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Abstract

Introduction Stent-assisted coil (SAC) embolization is an alternative treatment option for anterior communicating artery (AcoA) aneurysms. This study was undertaken to assess the safety and effectiveness of SAC embolization in treating AcoA aneurysms and to determine risk factors for related procedural complications or recanalization. Methods Between August 2008 and December 2016, 184 patients with AcoA aneurysms were treated with SAC embolization. Cumulative medical record and radiologic data were analyzed using binary logistic regression to identify factors predisposing to procedural complications or recanalization. Results Contralateral A1 segment hypoplasia was observed in 59 patients (32.1%). Three types of stents (LVIS, Enterprise, and Neuroform) were variably placed by one of two routes: (1) ipsilateral A1 to ipsilateral A2 (75.5%) or (2) ipsilateral A1 to contralateral A2 (24.5%). Procedural complications occurred in 17 patients (thromboembolism 12; procedural leakage 3; both 2), showing a significant relation to subarachnoid hemorrhage at presentation (OR 57.750; P<0.01). Occlusion was documented immediately after embolization in 130 aneurysms (70.6%) and, in 23 (13.1%) of 175 AcoA aneurysms followed by angiography (median 25.9±18.5 months), recanalization developed (minor, 15; major, 8). Stent configuration (ipsilateral A1 to contralateral A2, P=0.024), maximum aneurysm size (>7 mm, P<0.01), and A1 segment hypoplasia (P=0.039) were identified as risk factors for recanalization. Conclusion SAC embolization is a safe and effective method of treating unruptured AcoA aneurysms, regardless of anatomic or clinical features. However, in the event of rupture, procedural complications are likely. Stent configuration, aneurysm size, and A1 segment hypoplasia were identified as significant risk factors for recanalization.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)49-56
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of NeuroInterventional Surgery
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2019

Keywords

  • aneurysm
  • coil
  • intervention
  • stent

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