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Neuro-interventional Radiology in Paediatric Patients: An Update
Kin Fen Kevin Fung1,2, Moritz Wildgruber3, Adam Rennie4
1Department of Radiology, Hong Kong Children's Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong. fkf156@ha.org.hk.
Insights
Paediatric interventional neuroradiology is advancing, offering new endovascular treatments for children with cerebrovascular diseases. This review highlights recent progress in managing conditions like stroke and brain malformations.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Cerebrovascular diseases in children require multidisciplinary care.
- Endovascular treatment options for pediatric neurovascular diseases are expanding.
- Device technology in neurointervention is continuously improving.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in pediatric neurointerventions.
- To focus on the management of specific pediatric neurovascular conditions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent advancements in pediatric neurointerventions.
- Focus on endovascular treatment strategies.
Main Results:
- Increasing application of endovascular techniques in pediatric neurovascular care.
- Improvements in managing arterial ischemic stroke, brain arteriovenous malformations, vein of Galen malformation, intracranial aneurysms, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and retinoblastoma.
Conclusions:
- Paediatric interventional neuroradiology is crucial for managing childhood cerebrovascular diseases.
- Advances in technology are expanding treatment options for a wider range of pediatric patients.
Abstract:
Paediatric interventional neuroradiologists play a central role in the multidisciplinary management of cerebrovascular diseases in children. With increasing awareness of endovascular treatment options for paediatric neurovascular diseases and continuous improvement in device technologies, such management is being offered to an increasing cohort of children across the spectrum of diseases and ages. This review article aims to highlight recent advances in neurointerventions in the paediatric population, particularly in the management of arterial ischaemic stroke, brain arteriovenous malformations, vein of Galen malformation, intracranial aneurysms, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and retinoblastoma.
