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[Neuroimaging follow-up of cerebral aneurysms treated with endovascular techniques]

F Delgado1, A Saiz2, A Hilario3

  • 1Sección de Neurorradiología, Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Reina Sofia, Córdoba, España.

Radiologia
|October 23, 2013
PubMed

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Clinical guidelines lack specific follow-up recommendations for endovascularly treated intracranial aneurysms. This study proposes evidence-based neuroimaging protocols for monitoring treated cerebral aneurysms to optimize patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology
  • Vascular Medicine

Context:

  • Current clinical guidelines offer no specific recommendations for follow-up after endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms.
  • This deficiency impacts standardized patient care and resource allocation.

Purpose:

  • To develop evidence-based recommendations and an orientative protocol for neuroimaging follow-up of intracranial aneurysms treated with endovascular techniques.
  • To define optimal neuroimaging modalities, timing, and interpretation criteria for post-treatment monitoring.

Summary:

  • A literature review was conducted using keywords such as 'cerebral aneurysm,' 'coils,' 'endovascular procedure,' and 'follow-up.'
  • The Cerebrovascular Disease Group of the Spanish Society of Neuroradiology synthesized evidence to propose a protocol.
  • The protocol specifies neuroimaging techniques, intervals, and follow-up duration for endovascularly treated aneurysms.

Impact:

  • Aims to improve clinical outcomes for patients with treated intracranial aneurysms.
  • Seeks to optimize and rationalize the use of neuroimaging resources in aneurysm follow-up.
  • Provides a standardized framework for monitoring, potentially reducing complications and healthcare costs.

Keywords:
Aneurisma cerebralCerebral aneurysmCoilsEndovascular procedure and follow-upEspiralesProcedimiento endovascular y seguimiento

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