NYMC Faculty Publications
Pipeline Embolization of Ruptured, Previously Coiled Cerebral Aneurysms: Case Series and Considerations for Management
Author Type(s)
Faculty
Journal Title
Brain Circulation
First Page
111
Last Page
117
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-29-2021
Department
Neurosurgery
Second Department
Neurology
Abstract
PURPOSE: Aneurysmal recurrence represents a significant drawback of endovascular coiling, particularly in aneurysms that have previously ruptured. Given the high recurrence rate of coiled aneurysms and particularly the risk of posttreatment rupture in previously ruptured aneurysms that have been treated by coiling, the question of how best to treat ruptured aneurysms that recur postcoiling remains.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of twenty patients who underwent pipeline embolization of previously ruptured, coiled cerebral aneurysms.
RESULTS: Pipeline embolization device (PED) treatment resulted in complete aneurysmal occlusion in 10 patients (62.5%) at first angiographic follow-up, and 11 patients (68.75%) at last follow-up. No PED-related complications were encountered and there were no peri-procedural or postprocedural hemorrhages, or symptomatic ischemic events following flow diversion.
CONCLUSIONS: PED as a second-line treatment is a safe and effective modality for achieving aneurysmal occlusion in recurrent, previously ruptured, primarily coiled aneurysms. Additionally, a staged coil-to-PED approach may be considered for the management of acutely ruptured aneurysms to achieve aneurysmal obliteration in an effort to mitigate recurrence, and reduce the amount of postprocedural studies.
Recommended Citation
Cooper, J. B., Li, B., Kaur, G., Gandhi, C. D., & Santarelli, J. G. (2021). Pipeline Embolization of Ruptured, Previously Coiled Cerebral Aneurysms: Case Series and Considerations for Management. Brain Circulation, 7 (2), 111-117. https://doi.org/10.4103/bc.bc_59_20
