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Arterial Pouch Microsurgical Bifurcation Aneurysm Model in the Rabbit
Published on: May 14, 2020
Novel aneurysm neck reconstruction device: initial experience in an experimental preclinical bifurcation aneurysm
Aquilla Turk1, Raymond D Turner, Satoshi Tateshima
1Department of Radiology, Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina 29466, USA. turk@musc.edu
Introduction:
Treatment of wide-necked bifurcation aneurysms often poses procedural and long-term outcome challenges. The initial preclinical experience with the Pulsar Vascular Aneurysm Neck Reconstruction Device (PVANRD) in a canine bifurcation model is described.
Methods:
Experimental bifurcation vein pouch aneurysms were surgically created in the carotid arteries of eight dogs. Endovascular coiling of the aneurysms with assistance of the PVANRD was performed in all cases with acute performance compared with Y-stenting.
Results:
Twelve devices were deployed in the eight cases. Deployment of the devices was straightforward and successfully protected the parent artery and maintained patency of the bifurcation in all cases, despite the use of oversized coils.
Conclusion:
The PVANRD is a novel bifurcation stent that facilitates treatment of wide-necked bifurcation aneurysms compared with currently available adjunctive devices.
