Abstract
The dual microcatheter technique is an alternative treatment for stent-assisted coiling in acutely ruptured wide-necked aneurysms because of no antiplatelet therapy. We assessed the safety and efficacy of this technique in ruptured wide-necked aneurysms. Between March 2008 and March 2016, 56 acutely ruptured aneurysms were treated with the dual microcatheter technique. The angiographic results, treatment-related complications, and clinical outcome were documented. Angiographic follow-up was available in 37 patients at a mean of 20.6 months (6 to 81 months). On the postembolization angiograms, 27 (48.2%) aneurysms showed complete occlusion (Raymond 1), 15 (26.8%) showed neck remnant (Raymond 2), and 14 (25.0%) showed body remnant (Raymond 3). Treatment-related complications occurred in seven patients (12.5%) and six patients remained asymptomatic. The permanent complication rate was 1.8% (1/56). A good outcome (modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score, 0-2) was observed in 64.3% of patients at the time of discharge. Five patients had died, all of the sequelae of subarachnoid hemorrhage. The overall mortality rate was 8.9% (5/56); however, the treatment-related mortality rate was 0%. Of the 37 aneurysms for which angiographic follow-up ...Continue Reading
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