Early experience with a temporary bridging device (Comaneci) in the endovascular treatment of ruptured wide neck aneurysms
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Stanimir Sirakov1, Alexander Sirakov1, Hristo Hristov2
1Radiology Department, UH St Ivan Rilski, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Background:
The difficulties in obtaining complete and stable endovascular occlusion are most evident for ruptured aneurysms exhibiting a wide neck and unfavorable geometric features. The aim of our study was to present our experience with the Comaneci temporary bridging device in ruptured wide neck aneurysms.
Methods:
From May to July 2017, 29 ruptured aneurysms underwent endovascular embolization with the Comaneci device. Angiographic and clinical results were retrospectively analyzed.
Results:
29 ruptured intracranial aneurysms from different locations were included. Successful embolization was achieved in all lesions; complete post-procedure occlusion was seen in 25 (86%) cases. Insufficient embolization or neck remnant was observed in four cases (13.7%). Complications probably related, directly related, or indirectly related to the device occurred in 3.44% of patients (1/29 patients). At least one angiographic follow-up was performed in each of the 29 cases. The 12 month follow-up examination has yet to be done.
Conclusion:
The Comaneci device offers a new promising and reliable technique that can safely support aneurysm coiling occlusion even in a rupture environment. However, long term monitoring of patients treated by this device is mandatory.
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