Balloon-Assisted Stent Visualization: A Simple Technique for Precise Measurement of Previously Placed Stent Diameter

Abstract: Stent-assisted coil embolization is effective for treating intracranial aneurysms, improving outcomes and reducing recurrence rates. However, accurately measuring the diameter of a previously placed stent during imaging can be challenging due to coil artifacts. This poses difficulties in determining the coil packing and size of additional stents needed during retreatment. In a reported case, the use of a balloon enabled precise assessment of stent deployment. A 50-year-old male with a history of basilar artery-left superior cerebellar artery aneurysm underwent coil embolization, direct clipping, and stent-assisted coil embolization (SAC) over a span of 14 years. However, the aneurysm showed reenlargement over time. To address the recurrence, a balloon was used to assess the previously placed Neuroform Atlas stent. Additional coils were inserted outside the stent, and a Low-profile Visualized Intraluminal Support Blue stent was added. Postoperatively, there were no new neurological issues, and a follow-up magnetic resonance imaging showed no ischemic lesions. Balloon-assisted stent visualization (BASV) may be a useful method in the retreatment of SAC. It has the potential to provide valuable information for treatment planning.

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Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Balloon-Assisted Stent Visualization: A Simple Technique for Precise Measurement of Previously Placed Stent Diameter ; day:26 ; month:02 ; year:2024
Asian journal of neurosurgery ; (26.02.2024)

Contributor
Sakamoto, Manato
Yokoya, Shigeomi
Takezawa, Hidesato
Ichihashi, Midori
Kishida, Kengo
Oka, Hideki

DOI
10.1055/s-0044-1779421
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2024041111463749818572
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Sakamoto, Manato
  • Yokoya, Shigeomi
  • Takezawa, Hidesato
  • Ichihashi, Midori
  • Kishida, Kengo
  • Oka, Hideki

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