Aneurysm
Treatment of large vertebrobasilar fusiform aneurysms (VFAs) using an endovascular approach known as parallel stent placement can improve symptoms and prevent aneurysm growth. The findings, from a small series, were published online March 26, 2016, ahead of print in the Journal of Neurosurgery
Endovascular repair is less costly over the long-term than clipping for the treatment of unruptured aneurysms, according to an analysis of Medicare patients published online March 24, 2016, ahead of print in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery…
Stent-assisted coiling of poor-grade aneurysms is both feasible and safe, but the risks of hemorrhage and rebleeding require further evaluation, according to a retrospective analysis published online March 7, 2016, ahead of print in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery…
The second-generation Pipeline device, known as the Flex, improves upon the Classic design, offering greater ease of use and superior procedural outcomes. Details on its performance were published online March 9, 2016, ahead of print in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery…
Stent-assisted coil embolization of the internal carotid artery (ICA) frequently results in luminal narrowing during the first few post-procedure months, according to an angiographic study published in the February 2016 issue of the Journal of Neurosurgery. This narrowing usually resolves within 2 years without additional therapy, however…
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