scholarly journals Endovascular Treatment of Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysms Using Guglielmi Detachable Coils for Elderly Patients

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Satoshi IWABUCHI ◽  
Tetsuya YOKOUCHI ◽  
Morito HAYASHI ◽  
Arata TOMIYAMA ◽  
Kazuya AOKI ◽  
...  
1998 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Cotroneo ◽  
M. Dazzi ◽  
R. Gigli ◽  
G. Guidetti ◽  
G.P. Cantore ◽  
...  

Thirteen cases of cerebral aneurysms submitted to endovascular treatment using Guglielmi detachable coils (GDC) are described. Control MRI-angiography 3D TOF was performed three and six months later. In order to spare patients the discomfort and risks related to repeated trauma and iodate contrast injection, we examined the possibility of an alternative non-invasive diagnostic method. For this purpose, the digital subtraction angiograms performed three and six months after embolisation were compared with the MR-angiograms obtained in the same period, all using the same tomograph at middle field intensity (0.5T). We discuss the outcome of this comparison and the limits of the MR-angiography method in the follow-up of aneurysms submitted to endovascular treatment.


2007 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-107
Author(s):  
Jana Wolynski ◽  
Pasquale Mordasini ◽  
Gerhard Schroth ◽  
Alain Barth ◽  
Rolf W. Seiler ◽  
...  

1997 ◽  
Vol 150 ◽  
pp. S12
Author(s):  
P. Lylyk ◽  
R. Ceratto ◽  
A. Ferrario ◽  
R. Almeida ◽  
R. Cárdenas ◽  
...  

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 59-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Uchiyama ◽  
S. Kida ◽  
M. Nomura ◽  
M. Hasegawa ◽  
T. Yamashima ◽  
...  

The purposes of this study are, firstly, to define the relationship between volume embolization ratio (VER) and degree of angiographical occlusion in endovascular treatment with Guglielmi detachable coils, and secondly, to examine influences of neck and dome sizes of aneurysms on the VER and the angiographical treatment result, and thirdly, to determine the relationship between the VER and the recanalization of coiled aneurysms. Fifty-two aneurysms in 46 patients were examined. VER ranged 8.1–31.9% (mean 18.5%). The mean VERs of each categories based on angiographical treatment results were 23.1% in complete occlusion, 16.1% in neck remnant and 12.2% in incomplete occlusion, respectively. The VER correlated significantly with both neck and dome size, while the angiographical treatment result was only affected by neck size. Five aneurysms showed aneurysmal recanalization among followed-up 41 aneurysms. All recanalized aneurysms were large, and their VERs were in range of 10.4–17.6%. Measurement of VER is useful to estimate the degree of occlusion objectively and to predict the aneurysmal recanalization. A small aneurysms with a small neck is relatively easy to achieve high VER and angiographical complete occlusion, with the consequence of less recanalization. On the other hand, a large aneurysm is liable to recanalize due to low VER, even if there was little filling of contrast medium in the aneurysmal cavity.


2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
J. Thammaroj ◽  
V. Jayakrishnan ◽  
S. Lamin ◽  
S. Jenkins ◽  
E. Teasdale ◽  
...  

We present our initial clinical experience of Dendron Variable Detachable System (VDS) coils, now Sapphire VDS from MTI, in the endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms. VDS coils, uniquely, can be detached at variable points along their length, allowing placement of as much or as little as desired of the coil within the aneurysm. Our ten patients formed part of a multicentre feasibility study. VDS coils were successfully deployed in all but one aneurysm. The electrolytic detachment mechanism with practice is both simple to use and reliable. The coils are however slightly stiffer than standard coils limiting their use in small aneurysms. This remains a technology in evolution.


Stroke ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 32 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 356-357
Author(s):  
Colin P Derdeyn ◽  
Christopher J Moran ◽  
DeWitte T Cross ◽  
Michael R Chicoine ◽  
Ralph G Dacey

P98 Purpose: Thrombo-embolic complications associated with the endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms with Guglielmi Detachable Coils (GDC) generally occur at the time of the procedure or soon after. The purpose of this report is to determine the frequency of late thrombo-embolic events after GDC. Methods: The records of 189 patients who underwent GDC repair of one or more intracranial aneurysms at our institution were reviewed. The occurence of an ischemic event referrable to a coiled aneurysm was determined by clinical, angiographic, and imaging data. Events occuring within 2 days of the endovascular procedure were considered peri-procedural. Kaplan-Meier analysis of ischemic events over time was performed. Results: Two patients suffered documented thrombo-embolic events. One patient presented 5 weeks after coiling with a transient ischemic attack. Angiography demonstrated thrombus on the surface of the coils at the neck of a large ophthalmic artery aneurysm. The second patient presented with a posterior circulation stroke 4 weeks after coiling of a large superior cerebellar artery aneurysm. Angiography showed no significant proximal disease, with thrombus beginning at the neck of the treated aneurysm and extending out both P1 segments. No intra-procedural problems during the initial coiling had occured with either patient. There was no evidence for protrusion of coils into the parent artery in either patient. Both patients had been receiving daily aspirin (325 mg). One additional patient reporting symptoms suggesting possible ischemics event was evaluated and diagnosed as having atypical migraines. The frequency of a clinical thromboembolic event during the first year after coiling (excluding procedural complications) was 1.1%. Conclusions: Thrombo-embolic events may occur as late as 5 weeks after endovascular treatment of aneurysms with GDC.


2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 161-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Nakai ◽  
M. Sonobe ◽  
T. Takigawa ◽  
T. Yamazaki ◽  
S. Okamoto ◽  
...  

Acute angiographical changes for preventing acute rebleeding on GDC treated cerebral aneurysms were evaluated. From December 2000 to November 2002, 48 total aneurysms in 44 consecutive patients with acute SAH. Acute angiographical evaluations were carried out in 46 aneurysms, including 42 ruptured and 4 unruptured aneurysms. Two cases were excluded because of poor medical condition. In this series, there were no rebleeding cases in acute stage. In the initial embolization for the 46 aneurysms, CO was achieved in eight aneurysms, NR in 15 aneurysms and BF in 23 aneurysms. Acute angiographical observations showed progressive thrombosis in 17 aneurysms (37%). No changes were observed in remaining 29. No recanalization was observed in this series. Only one case of BF, inside the aneurysm bleb was still observed during follow up. Additional embolization was carried out. Progressive thrombosis was frequently observed in GDC treated cerebral aneurysms during acute stage. This angiographical finding seems to show prevention of rebleeding, which is considered important for the management of GDC treatment in acutely ruptured cerebral aneurysm.


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