scholarly journals Antiplatelet Therapy for Stent-Assisted Coil of Ruptured Middle Cerebral Artery Bifurcation Aneurysm: Is There a Right Answer?

Cureus ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan M Finneran ◽  
Michael Young ◽  
Hamad Farhat
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristine Ravina ◽  
Joshua Bakhsheshian ◽  
Joseph N Carey ◽  
Jonathan J Russin

Abstract Cerebral revascularization is the treatment of choice for select complex intracranial aneurysms unamenable to traditional approaches.1 Complex middle cerebral artery (MCA) bifurcation aneurysms can include the origins of 1 or both M2 branches and may benefit from a revascularization strategy.2,3 A novel 3-vessel anastomosis technique combining side-to-side and end-to-side anastomoses, allowing for bihemispheric anterior cerebral artery revascularization, was recently reported.4  This 2-dimensional operative video presents the case of a 73-yr-old woman who presented as a Hunt-Hess grade 4 subarachnoid hemorrhage due to the rupture of a large right MCA bifurcation aneurysm. The aneurysm incorporated the origins of the frontal and temporal M2 branches and was deemed unfavorable for endovascular treatment. A strategy using a high-flow bypass from the external carotid artery to the MCA with a saphenous vein (SV) graft was planned to revascularize both M2 branches simultaneously, followed by clip-trapping of the aneurysm. Intraoperatively, the back walls of both M2 segments distal to the aneurysm were connected with a standard running suture, and the SV graft was then attached to the side-to-side construct in an end-to-side fashion. Catheter angiograms on postoperative days 1 and 6 demonstrated sustained patency of the anastomosis and good filling through the bypass. The patient's clinical course was complicated by vasospasm-related right MCA territory strokes, resulting in left-sided weakness, which significantly improved upon 3-mo follow-up with no new ischemia.  The patient consented for inclusion in a prospective Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved database from which this IRB-approved retrospective report was created.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 205
Author(s):  
Seiei Torazawa ◽  
Hideaki Ono ◽  
Tomohiro Inoue ◽  
Takeo Tanishima ◽  
Akira Tamura ◽  
...  

Background: Very large and giant aneurysms (≥20 mm) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) bifurcation (ICAbif) are definitely rare, and optimal treatment is not established. Endovascular treatments are reported as suboptimal due to difficulties of complete occlusion and tendencies to recanalization. Therefore, direct surgery remains an effective strategy if the clipping can be performed safely and reliably, although very difficult. Case Description: Two cases of ICAbif aneurysms (>20 mm) were treated. Prior assistant superficial temporal artery (STA)-middle cerebral artery (MCA) bypass was performed to avoid ischemic complications during prolonged temporary occlusion of the arteries in both cases. In Case 1 (22-mm aneurysm), the dome was inadvertently torn in applying the clip because trapping had resulted in insufficient decompression. Therefore, in Case 2 (28-mm aneurysm), almost complete trapping of the aneurysm and subsequent dome puncture was performed, and the aneurysm was totally deflated by suction from the incision. This complete aneurysm decompression allowed safe dissection and successful clipping. Conclusion: Trapping, deliberate aneurysm dome puncture, and suction decompression from the incision in conjunction with assistant STA-MCA bypass can achieve complete aneurysm deflation, and these techniques enable safe dissection of the aneurysm and direct clipping of the aneurysm neck. Direct clipping with this technique for very large and giant ICAbif aneurysms may be the optimal treatment choice with the acceptable outcome if endovascular treatment remains suboptimal.


2020 ◽  
pp. 889-896
Author(s):  
Stanimir Sirakov ◽  
Alexander Sirakov ◽  
Ivan Lylyk ◽  
Carlos Bleise ◽  
Rene Viso ◽  
...  

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.C. Kwon ◽  
Y.S. Shin ◽  
H.S. Kim ◽  
S.Y. Kim

We report a case of an elongated middle cerebral artery bifurcation aneurysm which was managed using an endovascular double catheter technique. After positioning two microcatheters, one at the distal dome and the other at the proximal dome, two coils were subsequently deployed through each microcatheter. We created a proximal supporting coil frame using one microcatheter and preserved the parent artery, and then deposited subsequent packing coils at the distal aneurysm sac region using the other microcatheter. The proximal framing coils did not detach prior to obtaining satisfactory aneurysm packing through the distally positioned microcatheter. This approach allowed for the proximal coil to be withdrawn if there was any evidence of the proximal coil frame changing shape or of parent artery protrusion. This double microcatheter technique provided safe and effective treatment of an elongated middle cerebral artery bifurcation aneurysm.


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