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Flow diversion for complex intracranial aneurysms in young children
Ramon Navarro1, Benjamin L Brown, Alexandra Beier
1Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology, Mayo Clinic;
Journal of Neurosurgery. Pediatrics
|January 3, 2015
Summary
Pipeline embolization device (PED) flow diversion offers a safe and durable treatment option for pediatric brain aneurysms. This early experience shows promising results for this rare condition in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Vascular Neurology
- Interventional Neuroradiology
Background:
- Pediatric intracranial aneurysms are rare, comprising <5% of all cases.
- Open surgery traditionally offers greater durability than endovascular methods in children.
- Adult treatment trends show a shift towards endovascular approaches.
Keywords:
ACoA = anterior communicating arteryICA = internal carotid arteryMCA = middle cerebral arteryMOPD = Majewski osteodysplastic primordial dwarfismPCoA = posterior communicating arteryPED = Pipeline embolization devicePipeline embolization deviceSAH = subarachnoid hemorrhageVB = vertebrobasilarflow diversionintracranial aneurysmpediatricvascular disorders
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