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Neurosurg Rev ; 47(1): 217, 2024 May 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38736006

ABSTRACT

Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas (dAVFs) of the anterior cranial fossa (ACF) are uncommon but carry a high risk of hemorrhage and pose substantial treatment challenges. Recent advancements in endovascular treatment (EVT), including the introduction of novel liquid embolic agents, have markedly bolstered EVT's role in managing ACF-dAVFs, with notable series published in the last five years. We aimed to assess the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of EVT for ACF-dAVFs. We searched Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases following PRISMA guidelines. Eligible studies included those with ≥ 5 patients undergoing embolization of ACF-dAVFs, detailing both angiographic and clinical outcomes. We used single proportion analysis with 95% confidence intervals under a random-effects model, I2 to assess heterogeneity, and Baujat and sensitivity analysis to address high heterogeneity. Publication bias was assessed by funnel-plot analysis and Egger's test. Outcomes included complete occlusion following embolization, unsuccessful endovascular embolization attempts, incomplete occlusion following embolization, symptom resolution or clinical improvement following embolization, recurrence; procedure-related complications, morbidity, and mortality. Additionally, a subanalysis for studies exclusively utilizing Onyx™ embolic system was done. Eighteen studies comprising 231 ACF-dAVF were included. Unsuccessful endovascular embolization attempts rate was 2%. Complete occlusion rate was 85%, with 4% of complications. Incomplete occlusion rate was 10%. Successfully embolized patients experienced either symptom resolution or clinical improvement in 94% of cases. Morbidity and mortality rates were 1% and 0%, respectively. Onyx subanalyses showed an overall rate of 0% for unsuccessful attempts, 95% for complete occlusion, and 5% for incomplete occlusion. Symptom resolution or clinical improvement was 98% and recurrence rate was 0%. EVT for ACF-dAVF is highly feasible, effective, and safe, with a low rate of complications, morbidity, and mortality. The subanalyses focusing on Onyx embolizations revealed superior efficacy and safety outcomes compared to the findings of the primary analyses involving all included studies.


Subject(s)
Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations , Cranial Fossa, Anterior , Embolization, Therapeutic , Endovascular Procedures , Polyvinyls , Humans , Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations/therapy , Embolization, Therapeutic/methods , Endovascular Procedures/methods , Polyvinyls/therapeutic use , Treatment Outcome , Dimethyl Sulfoxide/therapeutic use , Feasibility Studies
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Neurosurg Rev ; 47(1): 123, 2024 Mar 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38503965

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Low-profile stents may provide significant advantages in Y-stent-assisted coiling due to their miniaturized design and capability to be delivered through a 0.0165-inch microcatheter. We aim to investigate the safety and efficacy of using these newer versions of stents in Y-stent-assisted coiling for the treatment of wide-necked bifurcation aneurysms. We conducted a systematic review of the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases up to September 2023, following the PRISMA guidelines. Eligible studies included ≥ 5 patients with intracranial wide-necked bifurcation aneurysms treated with Y-stent-assisted coiling using low-profile stents, providing angiographic and clinical outcomes. Two authors independently handled the search and selection. Primary outcomes were immediate and follow-up aneurysm occlusion, procedure-related complications, aneurysm recanalization, and retreatment. Secondary outcomes included technical success, procedure-related morbidity, procedure-related mortality, procedure-related stroke, and in-stent stenosis at follow-up. We analyzed the data using random-effects meta-analysis. In total, 19 studies including 507 patients with 509 aneurysms were included. 95% of the treated aneurysms were managed using the crossing Y-configuration. Technical success rate was 99%. Immediate adequate aneurysm occlusion was 90%. Follow-up angiographies were available for 443 aneurysms. The mean angiographic follow-up duration was 15.6 ± 1.9 months. The rates for follow-up adequate aneurysm occlusion and complete occlusion were 98% and 89%, respectively. After a mean clinical follow-up of 15 ± 2.4 months, a good clinical outcome was observed in 98% of patients. Overall, procedure-related morbidity and mortality rates were 1.3%, and 0.4%, respectively. Low-profile stents in Y-stent-assisted coiling outperform previous stent versions in terms of safety, efficacy, and technical success rates.


Subject(s)
Embolization, Therapeutic , Intracranial Aneurysm , Humans , Treatment Outcome , Retrospective Studies , Stents , Intracranial Aneurysm/complications , Cerebral Angiography
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Surg Radiol Anat ; 45(4): 375-387, 2023 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36786934

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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Internal carotid artery (ICA) agenesis is a rare anatomical variant that can involve different segments of the ICA. Although many authors proposed their own classifications of this variant basing on different criteria, none of these allows to include all the cases described in the literature. The aim of the authors is to propose a new classification that allows to include all cases of ICA agenesis described until now. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study is based on the review of all the cases of ICA agenesis described in the literature and of the classifications already proposed. After the analysis of these cases, we looked for the limits of each classification to elaborate a new more complete one. RESULTS: We found 228 cases of ICA agenesis. Among them 40 were not includible in the existing classifications. For this reason, we proposed a new classification based on the type of flow compensation and on the embryological events that determine the different variants. The flow is compensated in Type I by the Circle of Willis; in Type II by the non-regression of an embryonic artery; in Type III by the presence of an arterio-arterial anastomosis and in Type IV by external-internal carotid arteries anastomoses. CONCLUSION: After the literature review, we proposed a new comprehensive classification based on the detailed analysis of arterial embryology. Even if all the embryological details that determine this complex variant are not completely understood yet, this classification allows to include all the cases described in literature.


Subject(s)
Angiography , Carotid Artery, Internal , Humans , Carotid Artery, External , Carotid Artery, Internal/abnormalities , Cerebral Arteries , Collateral Circulation
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Surg Radiol Anat ; 44(5): 737-748, 2022 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35357524

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The anterior cerebral artery (ACA) and the anterior communicating artery (AComA) are important arteries of the telencephalon and are prominent location for cerebral aneurysms. Their embryological development is closely linked, and explains the possible variants seen in adults. In this paper, we present details related to the development of these two arteries, focusing on some variants such as the infra-optic course of the ACA, the unpaired ACA, and the persistent primitive olfactory artery.


Subject(s)
Anterior Cerebral Artery , Intracranial Aneurysm , Adult , Cerebral Angiography , Circle of Willis , Humans
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Platelets ; 33(2): 285-290, 2022 Feb 17.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33840346

ABSTRACT

Immediate reocclusion after mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a rare but devastating condition associated with poor functional outcome. The aim of this study was to gain insights into the mechanisms underlying immediate reocclusion, and to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa antagonist abciximab, for its treatment. Clinical data were collected from April 2015 to April 2019 in a monocentric prospective registry of AIS patients treated by MT. All patients with immediate reocclusion were retrospectively selected and subdivided into 2 groups according to abciximab treatment status. In vitro, the separate and combined effects of abciximab and alteplase on clot formation in whole blood under flow conditions were further investigated in microfluidic chambers. From 929 MT-treated patients, 21 had post-MT immediate reocclusion. Abciximab treatment in reocclusion patients (n = 10) led to higher rate of final recanalization (p < .001) while it did not increase bleeding complications. Flow chamber experiments revealed that, in contrast to alteplase, abciximab efficiently limits thrombus accretion from flowing blood by blocking platelet aggregation. Our results underscore a key role for platelet aggregation and the potential of Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa antagonists as a rescue therapy in post-MT immediate reocclusion.


Subject(s)
Abciximab/therapeutic use , Administration, Intravenous/methods , Ischemic Stroke/drug therapy , Ischemic Stroke/surgery , Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Thrombectomy/methods , Abciximab/pharmacology , Acute Disease , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/pharmacology
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Front Neurol ; 12: 590383, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33959085

ABSTRACT

Background and Purpose: The aim of this study was to characterize neurological complications after flow diverter (FD) treatment on a long follow-up cohort and identify predictive factors associated with these complications. Methods: This study was conducted on a monocentric cohort of patients treated for intracranial aneurysms by FD. Results: Between September 2008 and July 2018, 413 patients were treated for 514 aneurysms: 18% of the patients presented with at least one neurological complication during a median follow-up of 446 days (IQR 186-1,210). Sixty-one patients presented with ischemic complications, 13 with hemorrhagic ones and 10 with compressive processes. Among 89 neurological complications 64.5% were peri-operative (occurring within the 30 days following the procedure) and 35.5% were delayed after 1 month. Conclusions: Overall, neurological complications after FD implantation were overrepresented by cerebrovascular ischemic events occurring during the peri-operative period, but also in a delayed manner after 1 year. Long-term follow-up is relevant after aneurysm intervention using FD.

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J Neurointerv Surg ; 13(9): 809-815, 2021 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33077577

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BACKGROUND: Endovascular therapy (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) can be challenging in older patients with supra-aortic tortuosity. Rescue carotid puncture (RCP) can be an alternative in case of supra-aortic catheterization failure by femoral access, but data regarding RCP are scarce. We sought to investigate the feasibility, effectiveness and safety of RCP for AIS treated by EVT. METHODS: Patients treated by EVT with RCP were included from January 2012 to December 2019 in the Endovascular Treatment in Ischemic Stroke (ETIS) multicentric registry. Main outcomes included reperfusion rates ( ≥ TICI2B), 3 month functional outcome (modified Rankin Scale) and 3 month mortality. We also performed an additional systematic review of the literature according to the PRISMA checklist to summarize previous studies on RCP. RESULTS: 25 patients treated by EVT with RCP were included from the ETIS registry. RCP mainly concerned elderly patients (median age 85 years, range 73-92) with supra-aortic tortuosity (n=16 (64%)). Intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) was used for nine patients (36%). Successful reperfusion was achieved in 64%, 87.5% of patients were dependent at 3 months, and 3 month mortality was 45.8%. The systematic review yielded comparable results. In pooled individual data, there was a shift toward better functional outcome in patients with successful reperfusion (median (IQR) 4 (2-6) vs 6 (4-6), p=0.011). CONCLUSION: RCP mainly concerned elderly patients admitted for AIS with anterior LVO with supra-aortic tortuosity. The procedure seemed feasible, notably for patients treated with IVT, and led to significant reperfusion rates at the end of procedure, but with pronounced unfavorable outcomes at 3 months. RCP should be performed under general anesthesia to avoid life-threatening complications and ensure airways safety. Finally, RCP led to low rates of closure complications, emphasizing that this concern should not withhold RCP, if indicated.


Subject(s)
Brain Ischemia , Endovascular Procedures , Ischemic Stroke , Stroke , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Brain Ischemia/diagnostic imaging , Brain Ischemia/therapy , Humans , Punctures , Stroke/diagnostic imaging , Stroke/therapy , Thrombectomy , Thrombolytic Therapy , Treatment Outcome
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J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis ; 30(2): 105521, 2021 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33310073

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Guidelines for antiplatelet therapy administration, during emergent stenting for extra-cranial internal carotid artery (EC-ICA) occlusion in the setting of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) are lacking. Different antiplatelet regimen are used in association to endovascular therapy (EVT) for the treatment of EC-ICA lesions. We aimed to compare the clinical and radiological effects of three intravenous antiplatelet agents used during emergent EC-ICA stenting. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Clinical data were collected from January 2015 to December 2019 in a monocentric prospective registry of AIS patients treated by EVT. All patients who underwent emergent EC-ICA stenting were sorted regarding the intravenous antiplatelet agent used during the procedure. RESULTS: Among 218 patients treated by EVT for an EC-ICA occlusion of the anterior circulation during the study period, 70 underwent an emergent stenting of the EC-ICA. 60 were included in the present study, 9 received intravenous (IV) Cangrelor, 8 IV abciximab and 43 Aspirin. The rate of favorable neurological outcome, defined as modified Rankin Scale (mRS) ≤ 2 at three months were better in the Cangrelor and Aspirin groups (66,7% and 58,1%, respectively) than in the Abciximab group (37,5%), as well as, the rate of any intracranial ICH (22,2% and 37,2% vs 62,5%). The rate of acute stent reocclusion was similar between groups. CONCLUSION: When used as a rescue treatment during emergent stenting of EC-ICA, Cangrelor and Aspirin present a better safety profile than Abciximab, with less intracranial hemorrhages and a higher rate of good clinical outcome. Additional studies are needed to confirm these findings.


Subject(s)
Carotid Artery, Internal , Carotid Stenosis/therapy , Endovascular Procedures/instrumentation , Ischemic Stroke/drug therapy , Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/administration & dosage , Stents , Abciximab/administration & dosage , Adenosine Monophosphate/administration & dosage , Adenosine Monophosphate/analogs & derivatives , Administration, Intravenous , Aged , Aspirin/administration & dosage , Carotid Artery, Internal/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Stenosis/complications , Carotid Stenosis/diagnostic imaging , Drug Administration Schedule , Emergencies , Endovascular Procedures/adverse effects , Female , Humans , Ischemic Stroke/complications , Ischemic Stroke/diagnostic imaging , Male , Middle Aged , Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/adverse effects , Registries , Retrospective Studies , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome
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J Neurointerv Surg ; 13(3): 241-246, 2021 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32989031

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Because Spetzler-Martin (SM) grade III brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) constitute a heterogeneous group of lesions with various combination of sizes, eloquence, and venous drainage patterns, their management is usually challenging. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical/imaging outcomes and the procedural safety of endovascular approach as the main treatment for the cure of SM grade III bAVMs. METHODS: In this retrospective study, prospectively collected data of SM grade III bAVMs treated by endovascular techniques between 2010 and 2018 at our hospital were reviewed. Patients older than 16 years with angiographic follow-up of at least 6 months after endovascular treatment were entered in the study. The patients had a mean follow-up of 12 months. The data were assessed for clinical outcome (modified Rankin Scale), permanent neurological deficit, post-operative complications, and optimal imaging outcome, defined by complete exclusion of AVM. The independent predictive variables of poor outcome or hemorrhagic complication were assessed using binary logistic regression. RESULTS: Sixty-five patients with 65 AVMs were included in the study. Mean age of the patients was 40.0±14.4. Most common presentation was hemorrhage (61.5%). The patients underwent one to eight endovascular procedures (median=2). Mean nidus diameter was 30.2±13.0. A complete obliteration of AVM was achieved in 57 patients (87.7%). Post-procedure significant hemorrhagic and ischemic complications were seen in 13 (20%) and five (7.7%) patients respectively, leading to five (7.7%) transient and four (6.2%) permanent neurological deficits. Eight patients (12.3%) experienced worsening of mRS after embolization. Ten patients (15.4%) had poor outcome (mRS 3-5) at follow-up and two (3%) died. CONCLUSIONS: Endovascular treatment can achieve a high rate of complete exclusion of grade III AVM but may be associated (as in other treatment modalities) with significant important complications. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT02879071.


Subject(s)
Arteriovenous Fistula/diagnostic imaging , Arteriovenous Fistula/surgery , Endovascular Procedures/methods , Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations/surgery , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Microsurgery/methods , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Young Adult
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Front Neurol ; 11: 573382, 2020.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33193021

ABSTRACT

Background and Purpose: Optimal blood pressure (BP) targets after endovascular therapy (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) still need to be assessed, especially according to the recanalization status. Facing the lack of randomized controlled trials addressing this question, we performed a systematic review of studies assessing the post-EVT BP impact on functional outcome and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH). Methods: Studies published after January 1, 2012 were included in the systematic review. The PRISMA checklist and flow diagram were followed for the design and reporting of this work. Results: Five studies were included in the present analysis. Despite a significant heterogeneity among studies which precluded a meta-analysis, systolic BP (SBP) was the most frequently used parameter to describe BP. BP variability (standard deviation, successive variability) after EVT was associated with worse functional outcome, especially in studies without specific BP targets after successful EVT. Lower BP values after successful EVT were associated with lower odds of sICH. Four studies evaluated the post-EVT BP impact on recanalized patients solely, with only one specifically addressing the impact of a TICI 2B vs. 2C. Interestingly, SBP reduction was inversely associated with worse outcomes in TICI 3 patients but not in TICI 2B patients, pointing to the potential value of BP management according to the exact TICI. Conclusions: BP post-EVT seems to be associated with worse functional outcomes and sICH. However, given the important heterogeneity depicted among the included studies, no decisive conclusion can be made from this systematic review, thus underlying the urgent need of randomized controlled trials evaluating this question.

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J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis ; 29(10): 105052, 2020 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32912529

ABSTRACT

BACKROUND AND PURPOSE: Role of peri-procedural heparin as an adjuvant treatment during mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for patients contra-indicated for alteplase remains a source of debate. METHODS: We included patients from the multicenter French register ETIS that underwent MT without administration of alteplase, and compared patients who received heparin during MT with patients who did not. Heparin impact on outcome were analyzed regarding final TICI score, NIHSS at day one, modified rankin scale (mRS) and intracranial hemorrhagic transformation on imaging at day one. RESULTS: Over 1031 patients, 751 were included between January 2015 and June 2018 in 6 different centers, and 223 (26.69%) received heparin. Heparin administration was associated with a significant deleterious effect on NIHSS at 24h [adjusted OR = 1.2; p = 0.02], mRS at 3 months [adjusted OR 1.58; p = 0.03], and on complete reperfusion [TICI 3 adjusted OR 0.68; p = 0.02]. Heparin administration was associated with a significant reduction of hemorrhagic transformation [adjusted OR 0.48; p = 0.00005]. CONCLUSIONS: Heparin administration during MT seems deleterious for reperfusion and functional outcome. Randomized trials are needed to identify the role of antithrombotic treatments, such as heparin, in the setting of acute ischemic stroke management.


Subject(s)
Anticoagulants/adverse effects , Brain Ischemia/therapy , Contraindications, Drug , Fibrinolytic Agents/adverse effects , Heparin/administration & dosage , Stroke/therapy , Thrombectomy , Thrombolytic Therapy/adverse effects , Tissue Plasminogen Activator/adverse effects , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Anticoagulants/administration & dosage , Brain Ischemia/diagnosis , Female , France , Heparin/adverse effects , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Registries , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Stroke/diagnosis , Thrombectomy/adverse effects , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome
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Stroke ; 51(11): 3366-3370, 2020 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32813602

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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Reports are emerging regarding the association of acute ischemic strokes with large vessel occlusion and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). While a higher severity of these patients could be expected from the addition of both respiratory and neurological injury, COVID-19 patients with strokes can present with mild or none respiratory symptoms. We aimed to compare anterior circulation large vessel occlusion strokes severity between patients with and without COVID-19. METHODS: We performed a comparative cohort study between patients with COVID-19 who had anterior circulation large vessel occlusion and early brain imaging within 3 hours from onset, in our institution during the 6 first weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak and a control group admitted during the same calendar period in 2019. RESULTS: Twelve COVID-19 patients with anterior circulation large vessel occlusion and early brain imaging were included during the study period and compared with 34 control patients with anterior circulation large vessel occlusion and early brain imaging in 2019. Patients in the COVID-19 group were younger (P=0.032) and had a history of diabetes mellitus more frequently (P=0.039). Patients did not significantly differ on initial National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale nor time from onset to imaging (P=0.18 and P=0.6, respectively). Patients with COVID-19 had more severe strokes than patients without COVID-19, with a significantly lower clot burden score (median: 6.5 versus 8, P=0.016), higher rate of multivessel occlusion (50% versus 8.8%, P=0.005), lower DWI-ASPECTS (Diffusion-Weighted Imaging-Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Scores; median: 5 versus 8, P=0.006), and higher infarct core volume (median: 58 versus 6 mL, P=0.004). Successful recanalization rate was similar in both groups (P=0.767). In-hospital mortality was higher in the COVID-19 patients' group (41.7% versus 11.8%, P=0.025). CONCLUSIONS: Early brain imaging showed higher severity large vessel occlusion strokes in patients with COVID-19. Given the massive number of infected patients, concerns should be raised about the coming neurovascular impact of the pandemic worldwide.


Subject(s)
Coronavirus Infections/complications , Pneumonia, Viral/complications , Stroke/diagnostic imaging , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Betacoronavirus , COVID-19 , Case-Control Studies , Cerebral Angiography , Computed Tomography Angiography , Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Female , Hospital Mortality , Humans , Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery/complications , Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery/diagnostic imaging , Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery/physiopathology , Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery/therapy , Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery/complications , Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery/diagnostic imaging , Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery/physiopathology , Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery/therapy , Infarction, Posterior Cerebral Artery/complications , Infarction, Posterior Cerebral Artery/diagnostic imaging , Infarction, Posterior Cerebral Artery/physiopathology , Infarction, Posterior Cerebral Artery/therapy , Magnetic Resonance Angiography , Male , Middle Aged , Pandemics , SARS-CoV-2 , Severity of Illness Index , Stroke/complications , Stroke/physiopathology , Stroke/therapy , Thrombectomy , Thrombolytic Therapy
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Neurosurgery ; 87(6): E663-E671, 2020 11 16.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32629471

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BACKGROUND: Occipital arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) carry a high risk of postoperative morbidity because of their anatomic relation to the visual cortex and optic radiations. Data regarding endovascular management of these lesions are scant. OBJECTIVE: To report our single-center experience with occipital AVMs, most of which were treated endovascularly, with a special interest for postoperative visual impairment. METHODS: From a prospective database, we assessed the clinical and radiological data of all patients with an occipital AVM managed between 1997 and 2018. The extension of the nidus to the primary visual cortex was assessed and correlated to the pre- and postintervention visual symptomatology. Modified Rankin Scale and visual fields (VFs) were assessed pre- and post-treatment and at the last follow-up. RESULTS: A total of 83 patients (47 males [56.6%]) with an occipital AVM were included in the study. Mean age at presentation was 33.5 ± 15.0 yr (min-max = 7-76). A total of 34 patients (41%) presented with hemorrhage related to the AVM. A total of 57 patients (68.7%) underwent endovascular treatment (EVT) alone, 20 (24.1%) underwent embolization and surgery, 3 (3.6%) underwent embolization and radiosurgery, and 3 (3.6%) were conservatively managed. A complete obliteration of the AVM was achieved in 53 patients (66.3%). A post-treatment worsening of the VF was found in 24 of the treated patients (30%), 3 patients (9%) for ruptured AVMs, and in 21 patients (46%) for unruptured AVMs. Morbidity rate was 3.7% and mortality rate was 2.5%. CONCLUSION: EVT of occipital AVM carries a non-negligible rate of complications, especially regarding visual functions.


Subject(s)
Embolization, Therapeutic , Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations , Radiosurgery , Humans , Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations/surgery , Male , Primary Visual Cortex , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Vision Disorders/etiology , Visual Fields
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Expert Rev Med Devices ; 17(7): 697-706, 2020 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32552093

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) secondary to the occlusion of a large intracranial vessel (LVO) is a recognized public health problem. Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) has gained full acceptance: Class A, Level 1 in 2015 after the publication of numerous trials. Further meta-analyses have scrutinized extensively those results and international recommendations and guidelines have been given. Nevertheless, multiple-specific points remain to be clarified and are or will be under investigations. AREAS COVERED: This review of the most recent literature (mostly publications after 2015) will cover the actual common practice for MT, especially focusing on the devices available (and their validation), how they are commonly used, relate the most relevant results, and detail some emerging technologies. EXPERT OPINION: The authors will express their own view on the current practice and emphasize on the areas where questions remain and hypothesize what specific improvements are necessary and prone to occur.


Subject(s)
Thrombectomy/instrumentation , Thrombectomy/trends , Brain Ischemia/complications , Brain Ischemia/surgery , Catheters , Humans , Stents , Stroke/complications , Stroke/surgery , Treatment Outcome
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Surg Radiol Anat ; 42(9): 1123-1126, 2020 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32537675

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PURPOSE: The persistence of the stapedial artery is a rare vascular variant that could explain the origin of the middle meningeal artery from the petrous segment of the internal carotid artery. The anatomic variations are illustrated and a summary of the possible hypothesis of the origin of the middle meningeal artery from the internal carotid artery is discussed, analysing the embryological works of the Carnegie Institute and the vascular development of the middle meningeal. METHODS AND RESULTS: The authors present a young patient showing a particular vascular variant on diagnostic imaging. These showed a bilateral internal carotid artery that gives origin of the middle meningeal artery in a patient affected by moyamoya disease. A literature review was performed to analyze the particular variant of the radiologic anatomy. CONCLUSION: The internal carotid artery origin of the middle meningeal artery is a wonderful anatomic variant that permits to understand the complex embryological development and then involution of the stapedial artery.


Subject(s)
Anatomic Variation , Carotid Artery, External/abnormalities , Carotid Artery, Internal/abnormalities , Meningeal Arteries/abnormalities , Moyamoya Disease/etiology , Adult , Angiography, Digital Subtraction , Carotid Artery, External/embryology , Carotid Artery, Internal/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Artery, Internal/embryology , Cerebral Arteries/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Male , Meningeal Arteries/diagnostic imaging , Meningeal Arteries/embryology
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J Neurointerv Surg ; 12(11): 1099-1106, 2020 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32532857

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Mechanical thrombectomy is now the standard of care for acute ischemic stroke patients with large vessel occlusions, and can be performed with several devices and techniques. One of these techniques, direct aspiration (DA), consists of navigating a large-bore catheter up to the face of the clot and initiating forceful suction. This comprehensive review has three objectives: (1) to describe the direct aspiration technique; (2) to present the available evidence regarding predictive factors of DA success and performance compared with other techniques; and (3) to discuss the forthcoming improvements in distal aspiration.


Subject(s)
Brain Ischemia/surgery , Ischemic Stroke/surgery , Thrombectomy/methods , Brain Ischemia/diagnostic imaging , Catheters , Female , Humans , Ischemic Stroke/diagnostic imaging , Male , Suction/methods , Thrombosis/diagnostic imaging , Thrombosis/surgery , Treatment Outcome
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Stroke ; 51(8): 2540-2543, 2020 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32466736

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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Higher rates of strokes have been observed in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but data regarding the outcomes of COVID-19 patients suffering from acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion (LVO) are lacking. We report our initial experience in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke with LVO in patients with COVID-19. METHODS: All consecutive patients with COVID-19 with acute ischemic stroke due to LVO treated in our institution during the 6 first weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak were included. Baseline clinical and radiological findings, treatment, and short-term outcomes are reported. RESULTS: We identified 10 patients with confirmed COVID-19 treated for an acute ischemic stroke due to LVO. Eight were men, with a median age of 59.5 years. Seven had none or mild symptoms of COVID-19 at stroke onset. Median time from COVID-19 symptoms to stroke onset was 6 days. All patients had brain imaging within 3 hours from symptoms onset. Five patients had multi-territory LVO. Five received intravenous alteplase. All patients had mechanical thrombectomy. Nine patients achieved successful recanalization (mTICI2B-3), none experienced early neurological improvement, 4 had early cerebral reocclusion, and a total of 6 patients (60%) died in the hospital. CONCLUSIONS: Best medical care including early intravenous thrombolysis, and successful and prompt recanalization achieved with mechanical thrombectomy, resulted in poor outcomes in patients with COVID-19. Although our results require further confirmation, a different pharmacological approach (antiplatelet or other) should be investigated to take in account inflammatory and coagulation disorders associated with COVID-19.


Subject(s)
Arterial Occlusive Diseases/complications , Brain Ischemia/etiology , Brain Ischemia/therapy , Coronavirus Infections/complications , Pneumonia, Viral/complications , Stroke/etiology , Stroke/therapy , Aged , Arterial Occlusive Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Blood Coagulation Disorders/etiology , Brain/diagnostic imaging , Brain Ischemia/diagnostic imaging , COVID-19 , Cerebral Arteries , Cerebral Veins , Female , Hospital Mortality , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pandemics , Plasminogen Activators/therapeutic use , Stroke/diagnostic imaging , Thrombectomy , Thrombolytic Therapy , Time-to-Treatment , Tissue Plasminogen Activator/therapeutic use , Treatment Outcome
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Stroke ; 51(4): 1199-1206, 2020 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32156204

ABSTRACT

Background and Purpose- Guidelines regarding blood pressure (BP) management during endovascular therapy (EVT) for anterior circulation strokes are questionable since the optimal BP target is a matter of debate. To evaluate the importance of hemodynamic control during EVT, we investigated the impact of dynamic and steady BP parameters during EVT on functional outcome (part 1) and according to the collateral status (CS; part 2). Methods- We performed a post hoc analysis of the ASTER trial (Contact Aspiration Versus Stent Retriever for Successful Recanalization). BP was measured noninvasively during EVT and CS assessed on the angiographic run before EVT. We studied dynamic BP parameter using BP variability (coefficient of variation) and steady BP parameter (hypotension time defined as systolic BP <140 mm Hg and mean arterial pressure <90 mm Hg). The primary outcome was favorable outcome defined as a 3-month modified Rankin Scale score between 0 and 2. Results- Among the 381 patients of the ASTER study, 172 patients were included in part 1 and 159 in part 2. Systolic BP, diastolic BP, and mean arterial pressure variability were negatively associated with favorable outcome regardless of CS: per 10-unit increase, adjusted odds ratios were 0.45 (95% CI, 0.20-0.98), 0.37 (95% CI, 0.19-0.72), and 0.35 (95% CI, 0.16-0.76), respectively. According to CS, the hypotension time with periprocedural mean arterial pressure <90 mm Hg was negatively associated with favorable outcome in patients with poor CS (adjusted odds ratio, 0.88 [95% CI, 0.72-1.09]) but not in patients with good CS (adjusted odds ratio, 1.24 [95% CI, 0.91-1.67]; Phet=0.047). Conclusions- The CS did not modify the association between dynamic parameters and functional outcomes, but some findings suggest that the CS modifies the association between steady parameter and functional outcomes. Hypotension time according to the CS was not statistically predictive of poor outcomes but displayed a trend toward worse outcomes for patients with poor CS only.


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Blood Pressure Determination/methods , Blood Pressure/physiology , Collateral Circulation/physiology , Monitoring, Intraoperative/methods , Stroke/surgery , Thrombectomy/methods , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Single-Blind Method , Stroke/diagnosis , Stroke/physiopathology , Treatment Outcome
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