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Siller S, Briegel J, Kunz M, Liebig T, Forbrig R, Tonn JC, Schichor C, Thorsteinsdottir J. Improved rates of postoperative ischemia, completeness of aneurysm occlusion and neurological deficits in elective clipping of anterior circulation aneurysms over the past 20 years - association with technical improvements. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2024; 166:253. [PMID: 38847921 PMCID: PMC11161420 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-024-06150-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Several periprocedural adjuncts for elective surgical aneurysm treatment have been introduced over the last 20 years to increase safety and efficacy. Besides the introduction of IONM in the late-1990s, ICG-videoangiography (ICG-VAG) since the mid-2000s and intraoperative CT-angiography/-perfusion (iCT-A/-P) since the mid-2010s are available. We aimed to clarify whether the introduction of ICG-VAG and iCT-A/-P resulted in our department in a stepwise improvement in the rate of radiologically detected postoperative ischemia, complete aneurysm occlusion and postoperative new deficits. METHODS Patients undergoing microsurgical clip occlusion for unruptured anterior circulation aneurysms between 2000 and 2019 were included, with ICG-VAG since 2009 and iCT-A/-P (for selected cases) since 2016. Baseline characteristics and treatment-related morbidity/outcome focusing on differences between the three distinct cohorts (cohort-I: pre-ICG-VAG-era, cohort-II: ICG-VAG-era, cohort-III: ICG-VAG&iCT-A/-P-era) were analyzed. RESULTS 1391 patients were enrolled (n = 74 were excluded), 779 patients were interventionally treated, 538 patients were surgically clipped by a specialized vascular team (cohort-I n = 167, cohort-II n = 284, cohort-III n = 87). Aneurysm size was larger in cohort-I (8.9 vs. 7.5/6.8 mm; p < 0.01) without differences concerning age (mean:55years), gender distribution (m: f = 1:2.6) and aneurysm location (MCA:61%, ICA:18%, ACA/AcomA:21%). There was a stepwise improvement in the rate of radiologically detected postoperative ischemia (16.2vs.12.0vs.8.0%; p = 0.161), complete aneurysm occlusion (68.3vs.83.6vs.91.0%; p < 0.01) and postoperative new deficits (10.8vs.7.7vs.5.7%; p = 0.335) from cohort-I to -III. After a mean follow-up of 12months, a median modified Rankin scale of 0 was achieved in all cohorts. DISCUSSION Associated with periprocedural technical achievements, surgical outcome in elective anterior circulation aneurysm surgery has improved in our service during the past 20 years.
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- Sebastian Siller
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, University of Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, D-93053, Regensburg, Germany.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich (LMU), Campus Grosshadern, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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Cai J, He C, Xu J, He Q, Su J, Wu Z, Xu Y. Ruptured Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysms Concomitant with Small Intracranial Hematoma: Evacuating Hematoma or Not? Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2023; 19:1833-1840. [PMID: 37641587 PMCID: PMC10460576 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s422692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Objective To identify whether intracranial hematoma (ICH) evacuation improves the prognosis of patients with ruptured anterior communicating artery (AcomA) aneurysms concomitant with small ICHs (≥10 mL and <25 mL). Methods Data on patients diagnosed with small ICHs secondary to ruptured AcomA aneurysms who underwent surgery in our department between January 2010 and February 2018 was retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups based on whether the hematoma was evacuated. The modified Rankin Scale (mRS) was used to assess prognosis six months after onset. Results The study recruited 58 patients, 19 of whom underwent aneurysm clipping and ICH evacuation. While 33 patients underwent aneurysm clipping, 6 patients underwent coiling embolism without ICH evacuation. The average ICH volume was 15.27±4.07 mL. In the hematoma-evacuated group, 13 (68.4%) patients had unfavorable outcomes (mRS scores of 4 to 6). In the non-evacuated hematoma group, 13 (33.3%) patients had unfavorable outcomes (P = 0.001), postoperative infarction occurred in 11 (57.9%) patients in the hematoma evacuation group and 9 (23.1%) patients in the other group (P = 0.009). Conclusion ICH evacuation was associated with unfavorable outcomes and postoperative infarction in ruptured AcomA aneurysms with concomitant small hematomas (<25 mL). Aneurysm clipping or coiling without ICH evacuation may be a safe and effective choice; however, further investigation is needed.
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- Jiawei Cai
- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Provincial Institutes of Brain Disorders and Brain Sciences, First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Zhuji Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhuji, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Provincial Institutes of Brain Disorders and Brain Sciences, First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Provincial Institutes of Brain Disorders and Brain Sciences, First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Provincial Institutes of Brain Disorders and Brain Sciences, First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Provincial Institutes of Brain Disorders and Brain Sciences, First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Fujian Provincial Institutes of Brain Disorders and Brain Sciences, First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China
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Schartz D, Mattingly TK, Rahmani R, Ellens N, Akkipeddi SMK, Bhalla T, Bender MT. Noncurative microsurgery for cerebral aneurysms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of wrapping, residual, and recurrence rates. J Neurosurg 2022; 137:129-139. [PMID: 34798602 DOI: 10.3171/2021.9.jns211698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Microsurgery for cerebral aneurysms is called definitive, yet some patients undergo a craniotomy that results in noncurative treatment. Furthermore, the overall rate of noncurative microsurgery for cerebral aneurysms is unclear. The objective of this study was to complete a systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify three scenarios of noncurative treatment: aneurysm wrapping, postclipping remnants, and late regrowth of completely obliterated aneurysms. METHODS A PRISMA-guided systematic literature review of the MEDLINE and Cochrane Library databases and meta-analysis was completed. Studies were included that detailed rates of aneurysm wrapping, residua confirmed with imaging, and regrowth after confirmed total occlusion. Pooled rates were subsequently calculated using a random-effects model. An assessment of statistical heterogeneity and publication bias among the included studies was also completed for each analysis, with resultant I2 values and p values determined with Egger's test. RESULTS Sixty-four studies met the inclusion criteria for final analysis. In 41 studies, 573/15,715 aneurysms were wrapped, for a rate of 3.5% (95% CI 2.7%-4.2%, I2 = 88%). In 43 studies, 906/13,902 aneurysms had residual neck or dome filling, for a rate of 6.4% (95% CI 5.2%-7.6%, I2 = 93%). In 15 studies, 71/2568 originally fully occluded aneurysms showed regrowth, for a rate of 2.1% (95% CI 1.2%-3.1%, I2 = 58%). Together, there was a total rate of noncurative surgery of 12.0% (95% CI 11.5%-12.5%). Egger's test suggested no significant publication bias among the studies. Meta-regression analysis revealed that the reported rate of aneurysm wrapping has significantly declined over time, whereas the rates of aneurysm residua and recurrence have not significantly changed. CONCLUSIONS Open microsurgery for cerebral aneurysm results in noncurative treatment approximately 12% of the time. This metric may be used to counsel patients and as a benchmark for other treatment modalities. This investigation is limited by the high degree of heterogeneity among the included studies.
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- Derrek Schartz
- 1Department of Imaging Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York; and
- 2Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York
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Belavadi R, Gudigopuram SVR, Raguthu CC, Gajjela H, Kela I, Kakarala CL, Hassan M, Sange I. Surgical Clipping Versus Endovascular Coiling in the Management of Intracranial Aneurysms. Cureus 2021; 13:e20478. [PMID: 35047297 PMCID: PMC8760002 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.20478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Detection of impending perfusion deficits by intraoperative computed tomography (iCT) in aneurysm surgery of the anterior circulation. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2021; 163:3501-3514. [PMID: 34643806 PMCID: PMC8599411 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-021-05022-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background The aim of our study was to evaluate the additional benefit of intraoperative computed tomography (iCT), intraoperative computed tomography angiography (iCTA), and intraoperative computed tomography perfusion (iCTP) in the intraoperative detection of impending ischemia to established methods (indocyanine green videoangiography (ICGVA), microDoppler, intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM)) for initiating timely therapeutic measures. Methods Patients with primary aneurysms of the anterior circulation between October 2016 and December 2019 were included. Data of iCT modalities compared to other techniques (ICGVA, microDoppler, IONM) was recorded with emphasis on resulting operative conclusions leading to inspection of clip position, repositioning, or immediate initiation of conservative treatment strategies. Additional variables analyzed included patient demographics, aneurysm-specific characteristics, and clinical outcome. Results Of 194 consecutive patients, 93 patients with 100 aneurysms received iCT imaging. While IONM and ICGVA were normal, an altered vessel patency in iCTA was detected in 5 (5.4%) and a mismatch in iCTP in 7 patients (7.5%). Repositioning was considered appropriate in 2 patients (2.2%), where immediate improvement in iCTP could be documented. In a further 5 cases (5.4%), intensified conservative therapy was immediately initiated treating the reduced CBP as clip repositioning was not considered causal. In terms of clinical outcome at last FU, mRS0 was achieved in 85 (91.4%) and mRS1-2 in 7 (7.5%) and remained mRS4 in one patient with SAH (1.1%). Conclusions Especially iCTP can reveal signs of impending ischemia in selected cases and enable the surgeon to promptly initiate therapeutic measures such as clip repositioning or intraoperative onset of maximum conservative treatment, while established tools might fail to detect those intraoperative pathologic changes.
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Huang X, Yan G, Qin Z, Zhu G. To clip or to coil for unruptured intracranial aneurysm?: A protocol of randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24692. [PMID: 33725939 PMCID: PMC7982220 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Microsurgical clipping and endovascular coiling are the main methods against unruptured intracranial aneurysm (UIA). The craniotomy of surgical clipping may increase the risk of cerebrospinal fluid leakage and infection, damage the brain tissue, produce excessive stimulation to the nerves and blood vessels around the aneurysm, and cause the corresponding neurological deficit. Endovascular coiling could significantly reduce the mortality and disability rate than surgical clipping technique, which made endovascular coiling to become the first choice for the treatment of UIA. However, the long-term results showed attenuated favorable outcomes of coiling over clipping, so it is still in debate whether to clip or to coil. Therefore, we try to conduct a randomized, controlled, prospective trial to assess the long term safety of endovascular coiling therapy against UIA compared with microsurgical clipping technique. METHODS Parallel-group randomization (1:1) is generated through the random number generator in Microsoft Excel 2010. In this trial, blinding to patients, physicians, and outcome assessors is not possible. Endovascular coiling or surgical clipping will be performed once for each patient in treatment group or control group, respectively. The mRS, overall mortality rate, disability rate, morbidity rate, and occurrence of a major aneurysm recurrence measured at 6 month and 1 year will be recorded. CONCLUSIONS The findings will be helpful for the choice of endovascular coiling or surgical clipping by assessing the long term efficacy and safety of both operations against UIA. TRIAL REGISTRATION OSF Registration number: DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/QYE9F.
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