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Trials ; 25(1): 358, 2024 Jun 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38835091

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: This multicenter, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to assess the impact of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based model on the efficacy of intracranial aneurysm detection in CT angiography (CTA) and its influence on patients' short-term and long-term outcomes. METHODS: Study design: Prospective, multicenter, double-blinded RCT. SETTINGS: The model was designed for the automatic detection of intracranial aneurysms from original CTA images. PARTICIPANTS: Adult inpatients and outpatients who are scheduled for head CTA scanning. Randomization groups: (1) Experimental Group: Head CTA interpreted by radiologists with the assistance of the True-AI-integrated intracranial aneurysm diagnosis strategy (True-AI arm). (2) Control Group: Head CTA interpreted by radiologists with the assistance of the Sham-AI-integrated intracranial aneurysm diagnosis strategy (Sham-AI arm). RANDOMIZATION: Block randomization, stratified by center, gender, and age group. PRIMARY OUTCOMES: Coprimary outcomes of superiority in patient-level sensitivity and noninferiority in specificity for the True-AI arm to the Sham-AI arm in intracranial aneurysms. SECONDARY OUTCOMES: Diagnostic performance for other intracranial lesions, detection rates, workload of CTA interpretation, resource utilization, treatment-related clinical events, aneurysm-related events, quality of life, and cost-effectiveness analysis. BLINDING: Study participants and participating radiologists will be blinded to the intervention. SAMPLE SIZE: Based on our pilot study, the patient-level sensitivity is assumed to be 0.65 for the Sham-AI arm and 0.75 for the True-AI arm, with specificities of 0.90 and 0.88, respectively. The prevalence of intracranial aneurysms for patients undergoing head CTA in the hospital is approximately 12%. To establish superiority in sensitivity and noninferiority in specificity with a margin of 5% using a one-sided α = 0.025 to ensure that the power of coprimary endpoint testing reached 0.80 and a 5% attrition rate, the sample size was determined to be 6450 in a 1:1 allocation to True-AI or Sham-AI arm. DISCUSSION: The study will determine the precise impact of the AI system on the detection performance for intracranial aneurysms in a double-blinded design and following the real-world effects on patients' short-term and long-term outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION: This trial has been registered with the NIH, U.S. National Library of Medicine at ClinicalTrials.gov, ID: NCT06118840 . Registered 11 November 2023.


Subject(s)
Artificial Intelligence , Computed Tomography Angiography , Intracranial Aneurysm , Humans , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Double-Blind Method , Prospective Studies , Predictive Value of Tests , Multicenter Studies as Topic , Cerebral Angiography/methods , Male , Female , Time Factors , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic , Adult
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Acta Neurochir (Wien) ; 166(1): 253, 2024 Jun 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38847921

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Several periprocedural adjuncts for elective surgical aneurysm treatment have been introduced over the last 20 years to increase safety and efficacy. Besides the introduction of IONM in the late-1990s, ICG-videoangiography (ICG-VAG) since the mid-2000s and intraoperative CT-angiography/-perfusion (iCT-A/-P) since the mid-2010s are available. We aimed to clarify whether the introduction of ICG-VAG and iCT-A/-P resulted in our department in a stepwise improvement in the rate of radiologically detected postoperative ischemia, complete aneurysm occlusion and postoperative new deficits. METHODS: Patients undergoing microsurgical clip occlusion for unruptured anterior circulation aneurysms between 2000 and 2019 were included, with ICG-VAG since 2009 and iCT-A/-P (for selected cases) since 2016. Baseline characteristics and treatment-related morbidity/outcome focusing on differences between the three distinct cohorts (cohort-I: pre-ICG-VAG-era, cohort-II: ICG-VAG-era, cohort-III: ICG-VAG&iCT-A/-P-era) were analyzed. RESULTS: 1391 patients were enrolled (n = 74 were excluded), 779 patients were interventionally treated, 538 patients were surgically clipped by a specialized vascular team (cohort-I n = 167, cohort-II n = 284, cohort-III n = 87). Aneurysm size was larger in cohort-I (8.9 vs. 7.5/6.8 mm; p < 0.01) without differences concerning age (mean:55years), gender distribution (m: f = 1:2.6) and aneurysm location (MCA:61%, ICA:18%, ACA/AcomA:21%). There was a stepwise improvement in the rate of radiologically detected postoperative ischemia (16.2vs.12.0vs.8.0%; p = 0.161), complete aneurysm occlusion (68.3vs.83.6vs.91.0%; p < 0.01) and postoperative new deficits (10.8vs.7.7vs.5.7%; p = 0.335) from cohort-I to -III. After a mean follow-up of 12months, a median modified Rankin scale of 0 was achieved in all cohorts. DISCUSSION: Associated with periprocedural technical achievements, surgical outcome in elective anterior circulation aneurysm surgery has improved in our service during the past 20 years.


Subject(s)
Brain Ischemia , Intracranial Aneurysm , Postoperative Complications , Humans , Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Aged , Brain Ischemia/prevention & control , Brain Ischemia/etiology , Brain Ischemia/diagnostic imaging , Elective Surgical Procedures/methods , Neurosurgical Procedures/methods , Surgical Instruments , Adult , Treatment Outcome , Cerebral Angiography/methods , Retrospective Studies , Microsurgery/methods , Computed Tomography Angiography/methods
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Neurol India ; 72(2): 272-277, 2024 Mar 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38691469

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Incidental diagnosis of saccular aneurysms is more common with the advent of imaging techniques. Because of the severe morbidity and mortality that they can cause, treatment is chased for them, either microsurgical treatment or endovascular, even when they are diagnosed incidentally. Carotid cave aneurysms are rare, and they seem to have a more benign course compared to other intracranial aneurysms, probably related to the physical enveloping effect of the surrounding structures. Yet, their microsurgical treatment is a serious challenge technically for the neurosurgeon, with its severe morbidity and mortality for the patient. Endovascular techniques have their risks, too. PURPOSE: In this paper, we analyzed and presented our series of incidentally diagnosed carotid cave aneurysms. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The age, gender of patients, the size, laterality, and MR angiographic follow-up of aneurysms were reported. Their clinical results were noted. RESULTS: Fifty-six patients who had incidentally been diagnosed with 59 carotid cave aneurysms were followed up. No patient was microsurgically treated, but 15 patients had endovascular treatment for 15 aneurysms. The mean size of 15 treated aneurysms was 4.6 ± 2.1 (range = 2-10) mm, and it was 3.0 ± 1.5 (range = 1.7-10) mm for the untreated aneurysms (n = 44). There was no significant difference between the follow-up times of the treated and untreated groups (P = 0.487). The median follow-up of 59 aneurysms in 56 patients was 52 (mean = 49.6 ± 27.9, range = 1-124) months, with a total follow-up of 244 aneurysm years. None of the patients had subarachnoid hemorrhage related to carotid cave aneurysms during follow-up, and none of the aneurysms had shown growth. Two patients who had endovascular treatment had ischemic complications with minor neurologic deficits. CONCLUSION: Follow-up can be a reasonable option for the incidental aneurysms that are located and confined to the carotid cave. Additionally, TOF might be a reliable method for follow-up imaging of carotid cave aneurysms.


Subject(s)
Endovascular Procedures , Incidental Findings , Intracranial Aneurysm , Humans , Male , Female , Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Aneurysm/therapy , Middle Aged , Endovascular Procedures/methods , Aged , Adult , Carotid Artery Diseases/surgery , Carotid Artery Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Artery, Internal/surgery , Carotid Artery, Internal/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology
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Acta Neurochir (Wien) ; 166(1): 206, 2024 May 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38719974

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A 40-year-old female with a history of ischemic moyamoya disease treated with indirect revascularization at ages 12 and 25 years presented with a sudden severe headache. Imaging studies revealed focal parenchymal hemorrhage and acute subdural hematoma, confirming a microaneurysm formed on the postoperative transosseous vascular network as the source of bleeding. Conservative management was performed, and no hemorrhage recurred during the 6-month follow-up period. Interestingly, follow-up imaging revealed spontaneous occlusion of the microaneurysm. However, due to the rarity of this presentation, the efficacy of conservative treatment remains unclear. Further research on similar cases is warranted.


Subject(s)
Aneurysm, Ruptured , Cerebral Revascularization , Moyamoya Disease , Humans , Moyamoya Disease/surgery , Moyamoya Disease/diagnostic imaging , Moyamoya Disease/complications , Female , Adult , Cerebral Revascularization/methods , Aneurysm, Ruptured/surgery , Aneurysm, Ruptured/diagnostic imaging , Postoperative Complications/surgery , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Anastomosis, Surgical/methods , Anastomosis, Surgical/adverse effects
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Neurology ; 102(12): e209491, 2024 Jun 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38771999

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Acute subdural hemorrhages are a common emergency presentation often associated with trauma. However, in the absence of significant trauma, it is important to consider alternative causes. In this case, a 58-year-old woman with trivial trauma after a sudden collapse had bilateral subdural hemorrhages on CT. CT-angiogram revealed anterior communicating artery aneurysm, which had ruptured. This case explores intracerebral aneurysms as a rare cause of subdural hemorrhage that is important to consider in the absence of significant trauma.


Subject(s)
Aneurysm, Ruptured , Intracranial Aneurysm , Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Aneurysm/complications , Aneurysm, Ruptured/diagnostic imaging , Aneurysm, Ruptured/complications , Hematoma, Subdural, Acute/diagnostic imaging , Hematoma, Subdural, Acute/etiology , Hematoma, Subdural/diagnostic imaging , Hematoma, Subdural/etiology , Hematoma, Subdural/complications , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Computed Tomography Angiography
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Korean J Radiol ; 25(6): 575-588, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38807339

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Differentiating intracranial aneurysms from normal variants using CT angiography (CTA) or MR angiography (MRA) poses significant challenges. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of proton-density MRA (PD-MRA) compared to high-resolution time-of-flight MRA (HR-MRA) in diagnosing aneurysms among patients with indeterminate findings on conventional CTA or MRA. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this retrospective analysis, we included patients who underwent both PD-MRA and HR-MRA from August 2020 to July 2022 to assess lesions deemed indeterminate on prior conventional CTA or MRA examinations. Three experienced neuroradiologists independently reviewed the lesions using HR-MRA and PD-MRA with reconstructed voxel sizes of 0.253 mm3 or 0.23 mm3, respectively. A neurointerventionist established the gold standard with digital subtraction angiography. We compared the performance of HR-MRA, PD-MRA (0.253-mm3 voxel), and PD-MRA (0.23-mm3 voxel) in diagnosing aneurysms, both per lesion and per patient. The Fleiss kappa statistic was used to calculate inter-reader agreement. RESULTS: The study involved 109 patients (average age 57.4 ± 11.0 years; male:female ratio, 11:98) with 141 indeterminate lesions. Of these, 78 lesions (55.3%) in 69 patients were confirmed as aneurysms by the reference standard. PD-MRA (0.253-mm3 voxel) exhibited significantly higher per-lesion diagnostic performance compared to HR-MRA across all three readers: sensitivity ranged from 87.2%-91.0% versus 66.7%-70.5%; specificity from 93.7%-96.8% versus 58.7%-68.3%; and accuracy from 90.8%-92.9% versus 63.8%-69.5% (P ≤ 0.003). Furthermore, PD-MRA (0.253-mm3 voxel) demonstrated significantly superior per-patient specificity and accuracy compared to HR-MRA across all evaluators (P ≤ 0.013). The diagnostic accuracy of PD-MRA (0.23-mm3 voxel) surpassed that of HR-MRA and was comparable to PD-MRA (0.253-mm3 voxel). The kappa values for inter-reader agreements were significantly higher in PD-MRA (0.820-0.938) than in HR-MRA (0.447-0.510). CONCLUSION: PD-MRA outperformed HR-MRA in diagnostic accuracy and demonstrated almost perfect inter-reader consistency in identifying intracranial aneurysms among patients with lesions initially indeterminate on CTA or MRA.


Subject(s)
Intracranial Aneurysm , Magnetic Resonance Angiography , Humans , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Magnetic Resonance Angiography/methods , Retrospective Studies , Aged , Adult , Sensitivity and Specificity , Angiography, Digital Subtraction/methods , Computed Tomography Angiography/methods , Cerebral Angiography/methods
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Sci Data ; 11(1): 555, 2024 May 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38816429

ABSTRACT

Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) are present in 2-6% of the global population and can be catastrophic upon rupture with a mortality rate of 30-50%. IAs are commonly detected through time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (TOF-MRA), however, this data is rarely available for research and training purposes. The provision of imaging resources such as TOF-MRA images is imperative to develop new strategies for IA detection, rupture prediction, and surgical training. To support efforts in addressing data availability bottlenecks, we provide an open-access TOF-MRA dataset comprising 63 patients, of which 24 underwent interval surveillance imaging by TOF-MRA. Patient scans were evaluated by a neuroradiologist, providing aneurysm and vessel segmentations, clinical annotations, 3D models, in addition to 3D Slicer software environments containing all this data for each patient. This dataset is the first to provide interval surveillance imaging for supporting the understanding of IA growth and stability. This dataset will support computational and experimental research into IA dynamics and assist surgical and radiology training in IA treatment.


Subject(s)
Intracranial Aneurysm , Magnetic Resonance Angiography , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Humans
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Comput Biol Med ; 176: 108563, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38761498

ABSTRACT

Boundary conditions (BCs) is one pivotal factor influencing the accuracy of hemodynamic predictions on intracranial aneurysms (IAs) using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling. Unfortunately, a standard procedure to secure accurate BCs for hemodynamic modeling does not exist. To bridge such a knowledge gap, two representative patient-specific IA models (Case-I and Case-II) were reconstructed and their blood flow velocity waveforms in the internal carotid artery (ICA) were measured by ultrasonic techniques and modeled by discrete Fourier transform (DFT). Then, numerical investigations were conducted to explore the appropriate number of samples (N) for DFT modeling to secure the accurate BC by comparing a series of hemodynamic parameters using in-vitro validated CFD modeling. Subsequently, a comprehensive comparison in hemodynamic characteristics under patient-specific BCs and a generalized BC based on a one-dimensional (1D) model was conducted to reinforce the understanding that a patient-specific BC is pivotal for accurate hemodynamic risk evaluations on IA pathophysiology. In addition, the influence of the variance of heart rate/cardiac pulsatile period on hemodynamic characteristics in IA models was studied preliminarily. The results showed that N ≥ 16 for DFT model is a decent choice to secure the proper BC profile to calculate time-averaged hemodynamic parameters, while more data points such as N ≥ 36 can ensure the accuracy of instantaneous hemodynamic predictions. In addition, results revealed the generalized BC could overestimate or underestimate the hemodynamic risks on IAs significantly; thus, patient-specific BCs are highly recommended for hemodynamic modeling for IA risk evaluation. Furthermore, this study discovered the variance of heart rate has rare influences on hemodynamic characteristics in both instantaneous and time-averaged parameters under the assumption of an identical blood flow rate.


Subject(s)
Hemodynamics , Intracranial Aneurysm , Models, Cardiovascular , Intracranial Aneurysm/physiopathology , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Hemodynamics/physiology , Blood Flow Velocity/physiology , Ultrasonography/methods , Male , Carotid Artery, Internal/physiopathology , Carotid Artery, Internal/diagnostic imaging , Cerebrovascular Circulation/physiology , Fourier Analysis , Computer Simulation , Female
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Radiat Prot Dosimetry ; 200(8): 755-762, 2024 Jun 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38702851

ABSTRACT

This study focuses on patient radiation exposure in interventional neuroradiology (INR) procedures, a field that has advanced significantly since its inception in the 1980s. INR employs minimally invasive techniques to treat complex cerebrovascular diseases in the head, neck, and spine. The study establishes diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for three clinical indications (CIs): stroke (S), brain aneurysms (ANs), and brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Data from 209 adult patients were analyzed, and DRLs were determined in terms of various dosimetric and technical quantities. For stroke, the established DRLs median values were found to be 78 Gy cm2, 378 mGy, 118 mGy, 12 min, 442 images, and 15 runs. Similarly, DRLs for brain AN are 85 Gy cm2, 611 mGy, 95.5 mGy, 19.5, 717 images, and 26 runs. For brain AVM, the DRL's are 180 Gy cm2, 1144 mGy, 537 mGy, 36 min, 1375 images, and 31 runs. Notably, this study is unique in reporting DRLs for specific CIs within INR procedures, providing valuable insights for optimizing patient safety and radiation exposure management.


Subject(s)
Radiation Dosage , Humans , Adult , Male , Middle Aged , Female , Aged , Radiation Exposure/analysis , Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations/radiotherapy , Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations/diagnostic imaging , Stroke/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Diagnostic Reference Levels , Neuroradiography/methods , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult
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Neuroimaging Clin N Am ; 34(2): 225-240, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38604707

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The evaluation of unruptured intracranial aneurysms requires a comprehensive and multifaceted approach. The comprehensive analysis of aneurysm wall enhancement through high-resolution MRI, in tandem with advanced processing techniques like finite element analysis, quantitative susceptibility mapping, and computational fluid dynamics, has begun to unveil insights into the intricate biology of aneurysms. This enhanced understanding of the etiology, progression, and eventual rupture of aneurysms holds the potential to be used as a tool to triage patients to intervention versus observation. Emerging tools such as radiomics and machine learning are poised to contribute significantly to this evolving landscape of diagnostic refinement.


Subject(s)
Aneurysm, Ruptured , Intracranial Aneurysm , Humans , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Aneurysm, Ruptured/diagnostic imaging , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Risk Factors
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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 8723, 2024 04 16.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38622273

ABSTRACT

The Alpha stent is an intracranial closed-cell stent with a unique mesh design to enhance wall apposition. It recently underwent structural modifications to facilitate easier stent deployment. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of stent-assisted coil embolization for unruptured intracranial aneurysms using the Alpha stent. Between January 2021 and November 2021, 35 adult patients with 35 unruptured intracranial aneurysms in the distal internal carotid artery were prospectively enrolled. For efficacy outcomes, magnetic resonance angiography at the 6-month follow-up was evaluated using the Raymond-Roy occlusion classification (RROC). The safety outcome evaluated the occurrence of symptomatic procedure-related neurological complications up to 6 months postoperatively. Technical success was achieved in 34/35 (97.1%). Six months postoperatively, aneurysm occlusion showed RROC I in 32/35 (91.4%) and RROC II in 3/35 (8.6%) patients. Procedure-related neurologic complications occurred in one patient (2.9%) who experienced hemiparesis due to acute lacunar infarction, which resulted in a 6-month mRS score of 1. The Alpha stent demonstrated excellent efficacy and safety outcomes in stent-assisted coil embolization of unruptured distal ICA aneurysms. The recent structural modifications allowed for easier stent delivery and deployment.Clinical trial registration number: KCT0005841; registration date: 28/01/2021.


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Embolization, Therapeutic , Intracranial Aneurysm , Adult , Humans , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery , Treatment Outcome , Embolization, Therapeutic/adverse effects , Embolization, Therapeutic/methods , Stents/adverse effects , Blood Vessel Prosthesis , Cerebral Angiography/methods , Retrospective Studies
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Acta Neurochir (Wien) ; 166(1): 184, 2024 Apr 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38639801

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Herein, we report three cases of cerebellar hemorrhage due to a ruptured small aneurysm located on a collateral artery compensating for one or more stenotic or occluded major cerebellar arteries. In each case, endovascular distant parent artery occlusion of both the collateral artery and aneurysm was performed to prevent rebleeding. A ruptured small aneurysm in a collateral artery may be observed in patients with hemorrhage in an atypical cerebellar region, especially in cases of stenosis or occlusion of the vertebral artery or posterior inferior cerebellar artery. Thus, cerebral angiography is recommended to rule out collateral artery aneurysm.


Subject(s)
Aneurysm, Ruptured , Arterial Occlusive Diseases , Embolization, Therapeutic , Intracranial Aneurysm , Humans , Vertebral Artery/diagnostic imaging , Vertebral Artery/surgery , Intracranial Aneurysm/complications , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery , Cerebral Angiography , Cerebral Hemorrhage , Cerebellum/diagnostic imaging , Cerebellum/blood supply , Aneurysm, Ruptured/complications , Aneurysm, Ruptured/diagnostic imaging , Aneurysm, Ruptured/surgery
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JAMA Netw Open ; 7(4): e247373, 2024 Apr 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38639937

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Importance: Subarachnoid hemorrhage is typically diagnosed by noncontrast head computed tomography (CT); lumbar puncture is recommended if computed tomography is nondiagnostic, although CT cerebral angiography has been promoted as an alternative to lumbar puncture in this diagnostic pathway. The outcomes of this debate in practice have not been studied. Objective: To determine whether CT cerebral angiography use has increased in lieu of lumbar puncture among emergency department (ED) patients with headache, with an increase in unruptured intracranial aneurysm detection. Design, Setting, and Participants: This retrospective cohort study took place in 21 community EDs of an integrated health care system in Northern California between 2015 and 2021. Participants were adult (aged >17 years) health plan members with a chief concern of headache. Exclusions were prior diagnoses of subarachnoid hemorrhage, unruptured intracranial aneurysm, cerebral arteriovenous malformation, or cerebrospinal fluid shunt. Data were analyzed from October to November 2023. Exposures: CT cerebral angiography and/or lumbar puncture during the ED encounter. Main Outcomes and Measures: Primary and secondary outcomes were 14-day and 90-day unruptured intracranial aneurysm detection, respectively. Safety outcomes were missed diagnoses of subarachnoid hemorrhage or bacterial meningitis. The annual incidence of unruptured intracranial aneurysm detection was normalized to the incidence of subarachnoid hemorrhage (UIA:SAH ratio). Average annualized percentage changes were quantified using joinpoint regression analysis. Results: Among 198 109 included ED encounters, the mean (SD) age was 47.5 (18.4) years; 140 001 patients (70.7%) were female; 29 035 (14.7%) were Black or African American, 59 896 (30.2%) were Hispanic or Latino, and 75 602 (38.2%) were White. Per year, CT cerebral angiography use increased (18.8%; 95% CI, 17.7% to 20.3%) and lumbar punctures decreased (-11.1%; 95% CI, -12.0% to -10.4%), with a corresponding increase in the 14-day UIA:SAH ratio (3.5%; 95% CI, 0.9% to 7.4%). Overall, computed tomography cerebral angiography use increased 6-fold relative to lumbar puncture, with a 33% increase in the detection of UIA. Results were similar at 90 days and robust to sensitivity analyses. Subarachnoid hemorrhage (1004 cases) and bacterial meningitis (118 cases) were misdiagnosed in 5% and 18% of cases, respectively, with no annual trends (P = .34; z1003 = .95 and P = .74; z117 = -.34, respectively). Conclusions and Relevance: In this cohort study of ED patients with headache, increases in CT cerebral angiography use were associated with fewer lumbar punctures and higher detection of unruptured intracranial aneurysms, with no significant change in missed diagnoses of subarachnoid hemorrhage or bacterial meningitis. While this shift in diagnostic strategy appeared safe in the short-term, the long-term consequences remain unclear.


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Intracranial Aneurysm , Meningitis, Bacterial , Subarachnoid Hemorrhage , Adult , Humans , Female , Male , Subarachnoid Hemorrhage/diagnostic imaging , Subarachnoid Hemorrhage/epidemiology , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Aneurysm/epidemiology , Cohort Studies , Retrospective Studies , Headache/etiology , Computed Tomography Angiography , Emergency Service, Hospital , Meningitis, Bacterial/complications
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Rev Clin Esp (Barc) ; 224(5): 267-271, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38614319

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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between the width of the internal carotid artery (ICA) bulb and cerebral vascular diseases including stroke and intracranial aneurysms. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In total 300 patients who had supra-aortic computed tomography angiography (CTA) were enrolled in this study from 2015 to 2021. The study groups consisted of 100 ischemic stroke patients, 100 patients with intracranial aneurysms, and 100 control subjects. The intracranial aneurysm patient group was divided into two subgroups according to the presence of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). The largest diameters of the ICA C1 (cervical) and C2 (petrous) segments in all individuals were measured bilaterally on CTA images. The ICA diameter ratios of the cases were measured using the formula C1-C2C1. The relationship between the age and ICA vessel analysis was evaluated as well. RESULTS: The mean ICA bulb width values in the ischemic stroke patient group and the intracranial aneurysm patient group were significantly higher than the control group (p < 0.001). The ICA C1 and C2 segment diameter values and ICA diameter ratio were smaller in the intracranial aneurysm patients with SAH than those who had not (p = 0.7). There was a statistically significant but weak relationship between the age and ICA diameter ratios in all study groups (R-squared value of 0.26, p = 0.03). CONCLUSION: ICA bulb width is a parameter that can be easily evaluated with neuroimaging modalities and is a successful method that may be used for predicting the risk of ischemic stroke or the presence of an intracranial aneurysm.


Subject(s)
Carotid Artery, Internal , Computed Tomography Angiography , Intracranial Aneurysm , Humans , Male , Carotid Artery, Internal/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Female , Middle Aged , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Aneurysm/pathology , Aged , Adult , Ischemic Stroke/diagnostic imaging , Case-Control Studies , Subarachnoid Hemorrhage/diagnostic imaging , Retrospective Studies
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Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi ; 41(2): 228-236, 2024 Apr 25.
Article in Chinese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38686402

ABSTRACT

Conventional maximum intensity projection (MIP) images tend to ignore some morphological features in the detection of intracranial aneurysms, resulting in missed detection and misdetection. To solve this problem, a new method for intracranial aneurysm detection based on omni-directional MIP image is proposed in this paper. Firstly, the three-dimensional magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) images were projected with the maximum density in all directions to obtain the MIP images. Then, the region of intracranial aneurysm was prepositioned by matching filter. Finally, the Squeeze and Excitation (SE) module was used to improve the CaraNet model. Excitation and the improved model were used to detect the predetermined location in the omni-directional MIP image to determine whether there was intracranial aneurysm. In this paper, 245 cases of images were collected to test the proposed method. The results showed that the accuracy and specificity of the proposed method could reach 93.75% and 93.86%, respectively, significantly improved the detection performance of intracranial aneurysms in MIP images.


Subject(s)
Algorithms , Imaging, Three-Dimensional , Intracranial Aneurysm , Magnetic Resonance Angiography , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Angiography/methods , Imaging, Three-Dimensional/methods , Sensitivity and Specificity , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/methods
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Neuroradiology ; 66(6): 1013-1020, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38563963

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PURPOSE: The aim of this registry was to assess technical success, procedural safety and mid- to long-term follow-up results of the Silk Vista "Mama" (SVM) flow diverter (BALT, Montmorency, France) for the treatment of proximal intracranial aneurysms. METHODS: Between August 2020 and March 2022, data from nine Italian neurovascular centres were collected. Data included patients' clinical presentation, aneurysms' size, location and status, technical details, overall complications and mid- to long-term angiographic follow-up. RESULTS: Forty-eight aneurysms in 48 patients were treated using the SVM. Most aneurysms were small (≤ 10 mm: no. 29, 60%) and unruptured (no. 31, 65%); 13 aneurysms were recurrent after coiling or clipping. 37/48 aneurysms involved the internal carotid artery (77%). Optimal opening and complete wall apposition of the device were achieved in 46 out of 48 cases (96%). Four intra- or periprocedural complications occurred (two thrombotic complications successfully resolved, one cerebellar ischemia, one perirenal hematoma), without new neurological deficit. No significant intra-stent stenosis or stent displacement was observed during follow-up. No FD-related morbidity nor mortality was reported. At midterm (6-12 months) to long-term (> 12 months) follow-up, complete aneurysm occlusion (OKM D) was achieved in 76% of cases. Eighty-eight percent of patients had complete aneurysm occlusion or entry remnant (OKM D + C). CONCLUSIONS: Our experience suggests that the new generation of low-profile SVM flow diverter for the treatment of proximal intracranial aneurysms is safe and effective, with low rates of intraprocedural complications and acceptable mid- to long-term occlusion rate.


Subject(s)
Embolization, Therapeutic , Intracranial Aneurysm , Registries , Stents , Humans , Intracranial Aneurysm/therapy , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery , Male , Female , Embolization, Therapeutic/methods , Embolization, Therapeutic/instrumentation , Middle Aged , Aged , Follow-Up Studies , Circle of Willis/diagnostic imaging , Adult , Cerebral Angiography , Italy , Treatment Outcome
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Turk Neurosurg ; 34(3): 524-528, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38650562

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The azygos anterior cerebral artery (ACA) is a rare anatomical anomaly. Clipping surgery has been conducted in approximately 30 reported cases because it is frequently associated with aneurysms. However, few cases in which coil embolization was performed have been reported. We report three cases of coil embolization for distal ACA aneurysms with distal azygos ACA at our institution in 7 years. All patients were over 65-year-old women with saccular aneurysms larger than 7 mm; two with subarachnoid hemorrhage and one with an unruptured aneurysm. No patient had surgical complications associated with coil embolization. Coil embolization is also useful for large aneurysms in the distal azygos ACA, and its indication for treatment could be broadened.


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Anterior Cerebral Artery , Embolization, Therapeutic , Intracranial Aneurysm , Humans , Female , Embolization, Therapeutic/methods , Intracranial Aneurysm/therapy , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery , Aged , Anterior Cerebral Artery/surgery , Anterior Cerebral Artery/diagnostic imaging , Cerebral Angiography , Subarachnoid Hemorrhage/diagnostic imaging , Subarachnoid Hemorrhage/surgery , Subarachnoid Hemorrhage/etiology , Treatment Outcome
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Stroke ; 55(5): 1428-1437, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38648283

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) remain a challenging neurological diagnosis associated with significant morbidity and mortality. There is a plethora of microsurgical and endovascular techniques for the treatment of both ruptured and unruptured aneurysms. There is no definitive consensus as to the best treatment option for this cerebrovascular pathology. The Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma Roundtable Discussion With Industry and Stroke Experts discussed best practices and the most promising approaches to improve the management of brain aneurysms. METHODS: A group of experts from academia, industry, and federal regulators convened to discuss updated clinical trials, scientific research on preclinical system models, management options, screening and monitoring, and promising novel device technologies, aiming to improve the outcomes of patients with IA. RESULTS: Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma Roundtable Discussion With Industry and Stroke Experts suggested the incorporation of artificial intelligence to capture sequential aneurysm growth, identify predictors of rupture, and predict the risk of rupture to guide treatment options. The consensus strongly recommended nationwide systemic data collection of unruptured IA radiographic images for the analysis and development of machine learning algorithms for rupture risk. The consensus supported centers of excellence for preclinical multicenter trials in areas such as genetics, cellular composition, and radiogenomics. Optical coherence tomography and magnetic resonance imaging contrast-enhanced 3T vessel wall imaging are promising technologies; however, more data are needed to define their role in IA management. Ruptured aneurysms are best managed at large volume centers, which should include comprehensive patient management with expertise in microsurgery, endovascular surgery, neurology, and neurocritical care. CONCLUSIONS: Clinical and preclinical studies and scientific research on IA should engage high-volume centers and be conducted in multicenter collaborative efforts. The future of IA diagnosis and monitoring could be enhanced by the incorporation of artificial intelligence and national radiographic and biologic registries. A collaborative effort between academic centers, government regulators, and the device industry is paramount for the adequate management of IA and the advancement of the field.


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Intracranial Aneurysm , Humans , Aneurysm, Ruptured/therapy , Aneurysm, Ruptured/diagnostic imaging , Consensus , Endovascular Procedures/methods , Endovascular Procedures/standards , Intracranial Aneurysm/therapy , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnosis
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