J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2018 Jan;61(1):19-27. 10.3340/jkns.2016.0101.018.

Treatment Outcomes with Selective Coil Embolization for Large or Giant Aneurysms : Prognostic Implications of Incomplete Occlusion

• Jo KI
• Yang NR
• Jeon P
• Kim KH
• Hong SC
• Kim JS

• KMID: 2403519
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2016.0101.018

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
The objectives of this study were to evaluate the immediate and long-term efficacy and safety of coil embolization for large or giant aneurysms.
METHODS
One hundred and fifty large or giant aneurysm cases treated with endovascular coil embolization between January 2005 and February 2014 at a single institute were included in this study. Medical records and imaging findings were reviewed. Statistical analysis was performed to evaluate prognostic factors associated with major recurrence (major recanalization or rupture) and delayed thromboembolism after selective coil embolization.
RESULTS
Procedure-related symptomatic complications occurred in five (3.3%) patients. The mean clinical and radiological follow-up periods were 38 months (range, 2-110) and 26 months (range, 6-108), respectively. During the follow-up period, the estimated recurrence rate was 4.6% per year. Multivariate analysis using Cox regression showed the degree of occlusion to be the only factor associated with recurrence (p=0.008, hazard ratio 3.15, 95% confidence interval 1.34-7.41). The patient's history of rupture in addition to the size and location of the aneurysm were not associated with recurrence in this study. Delayed infarction occurred in eight cases, and all were incompletely occluded.
CONCLUSION
Although immediate postprocedural safety profiles were reasonable, longterm results showed recanalization and thromboembolic events to occur continuously, especially in patients with incomplete occlusion. In addition, incomplete occlusion was associated with delayed thromboembolic complications. Patients with incomplete occlusions should be followed carefully for delayed recurrence or delayed thromboembolic events.

Keyword

Endovascular procedures; Giant intracranial aneurysm; Treatment failure; Recurrence

MeSH Terms

Aneurysm*
Embolization, Therapeutic*
Endovascular Procedures
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infarction
Intracranial Aneurysm
Medical Records
Multivariate Analysis
Recurrence
Rupture
Thromboembolism
Treatment Failure

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Estimated major and minor recurrence-free rate.

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  Fig. 2 Actuarial major recurrence rate according to occlusion status.

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  Fig. 3 Actuarial major recurrence rate according to incidence of intra-aneurysmal thrombus.

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  Fig. 4 Actuarial stroke-free survival rate.

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