J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2021 Jan;64(1):23-29. 10.3340/jkns.2020.0054.

Outcomes of Stent-Assisted Coiling Using the Neuroform Atlas Stent in Unruptured Wide-Necked Intracranial Aneurysms

• Kwon O
• Chung J

• KMID: 2510756
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2020.0054

Abstract

Objective
: Although stent-assisted coiling (SAC) has been reported to be safe and effective in treating wide-necked aneurysms, the technique has procedure-related complications. Thus, we reported our experiences of SAC using the Neuroform Atlas stent in treating wide-necked aneurysms and evaluated the incidence of and risk factors for procedure-related complications.
Methods
: From March 2018 to August 2019, we treated 130 unruptured wide-necked aneurysms in 123 patients with Neuroform Atlas stents. Angiographic results and clinical outcomes were reviewed retrospectively. Clinical and angiographic follow-up were performed in all cases (mean, 12.4 months) after the procedure.
Results
: There were eight cases (6.2%) of procedure-related complications (two dissections, five thromboembolisms, and one hemorrhage) and two (1.5%) of delayed complications (one ischemia and one hemorrhage). There was one case (0.8%) of failure of stent deployment and one (0.8%) of suboptimal positioning of the stent. Follow-up angiography showed complete obliteration in 103 (79.2%), residual neck in 16 (12.3%), and residual aneurysm in 11 cases (8.5%). Aneurysm locations in the middle cerebral artery (odds ratio [OR], 2.211; p=0.046) and the anterior communicating artery (OR, 2.850; p=0.039) were associated with procedurerelated complications on univariate analysis. However, no independent risk factor for procedure-related complications was noted in multivariate analysis.
Conclusion
: The Neuroform Atlas showed a high rate of technical success. Good clinical and radiographic outcomes in early follow-up suggests that the device is feasible and safe. SAC of aneurysms on the middle cerebral artery or anterior communicating artery may require more attention to prevent possible procedure-related complications.

Keyword

Endovascular procedures; Intracranial aneurysm; Stents

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