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Remollo S, Werner M, Blasco J, López-Rueda A, San Roman L, Jimenez-Gomez E, Bravo Rey I, Vega P, Murias E, Rosati S, Pérez-García C, González E, Manso X, Aixut S, Chirife Chaparro O, Terceño M, Bashir S, Pumar JM, Ruiz-González E, Méndez JC, Aguilar Tejedor Y, Zamarro J, Castaño M, Daunis-I-Estadella P, Puig J. First-Pass Effect in M1-Occlusion Stroke Patients Treated with Combined Stent-Retriever/Large-Bore Distal Aspiration Catheter Thrombectomy. Clin Neuroradiol 2023; 33:701-708. [PMID: 36856786 DOI: 10.1007/s00062-023-01264-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Combined stent-retriever/large-bore distal aspiration catheter (LB-DAC) thrombectomy was recently introduced to treat large-vessel occlusion; however, it is unclear whether larger inner diameters improve outcomes. We compared angiographic and clinical outcomes in patients with occlusions of the M1 segment of the middle cerebral artery treated with mechanical thrombectomy using extra-LB-DAC versus LB-DAC in combination with stent-retrievers. METHODS We analyzed consecutive patients with M1 occlusion included in the ROSSETTI registry treated with non-balloon guide catheter combined LB-DAC/stent-retriever thrombectomy between June 2019 and April 2022. We compared demographics, baseline clinical variables, procedural variables, angiographic outcomes, and clinical outcomes [National Institute of Health Stroke Scale score at 24 h (24h-NIHSS) and modified Rankin scale score at 3 months] between patients treated with extra-LB-DAC (Sofia Plus, MIVI Q6, Catalyst7; inner diameter, 0.068″-0.070″) versus LB-DAC (Sofia 5F, MIVI Q5, Catalyst 6; inner diameter, 0.055″-0.064″). Primary outcome was the first-pass effect (FPE) rate, defined as near-complete/complete reperfusion (mTICI 2c-3) after a single pass of the device. RESULTS We included 324 patients (extra-LB-DAC, 185, 57.1% patients). Demographics, clinical data, and clinical outcomes were similar between the two groups; however, there was a trend towards improvement in National Institute of Health Stroke Scale score at 24 h (24h-NIHSS) in the cohort treated with extra-LB-DAC 9 points (IQR 4;16 points) vs. 12 points (IQR 4;18 points, P = 0.083). Patients treated with extra-LB-DAC had higher FPE rate (47% vs. 30.9%; P = 0.003) and higher modified FPE (mTICI ≥ 2b after a single pass) rate (65.9% vs 46.8%; P = 0.001). The use of extra-LB-DAC was an independent factor in predicting FPE (odds ratio 1.982, 95% confidence interval 1.250-3.143, P = 0.004). CONCLUSION Our results suggest that in combined LB-DAC/stent-retriever thrombectomy, a larger aspiration catheter inner diameter is associated with higher rates of FPE and mFPE.
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- S Remollo
- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Spain
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- Neurointerventional Department CDI, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Neurointerventional Department CDI, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Neurointerventional Department CDI, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Diagnostic and Therapeutical Neuroradiology Unit, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain
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- Neuroradiology Department, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia, Córdoba, Spain
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- Radiology Department, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Radiology Department, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Neurointerventional Unit, Hospital Clinico Universitario San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Neurointerventional Unit, Hospital Clinico Universitario San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology, Radiology Department, Cruces University Hospital, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology, Radiology Department, Cruces University Hospital, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Neuroradiology Department, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Llobregat, Spain
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- Neuroradiology Department, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Llobregat, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitari de Girona Doctor Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitari de Girona Doctor Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain
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- Neuroradiology Department, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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- Radiology Department, Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Unit, Department of Radiology, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Computer Science, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Radiology (IDI) and Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona, Hospital Universitari Doctor Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain.
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Ribo M, Requena M, Macho J, Zamarro J, Machi P, Hernandez D, Blasco J, Tomasello A. Mechanical thrombectomy with a novel stent retriever with multifunctional zones: Initial clinical experience with the NeVa™ thrombectomy device. J Neuroradiol 2019; 47:301-305. [PMID: 30951765 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurad.2019.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The NeVa™ (Vesalio, Nashville, Tennessee) thrombectomy device is a CE-approved novel hybrid-cell stent retriever with offset enlarged openings coupled with functional zones and a closed distal end. The device was designed to incorporate and trap resistant emboli. The purpose was to determine the safety and efficacy of the NeVa™ stent. METHODS Prospective data was collected on the first thirty consecutive patients treated at four stroke centers with NeVa™ as first line treatment between December 2017 and May 2018. Clinical outcome measures included re-perfusion scores after each pass, complications (per-procedural complications, device related adverse events, all intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and symptomatic ICH (sICH) on follow up imaging), 24 hour NIHSS, mRS at discharge and 90 days. Baseline data as well as treatment parameters were documented. RESULTS Mean presenting NIHSS was 16. Sites of primary occlusion were 10 ICA, 16 M1-MCA, 3 M2-MCA and one basilar. There were five tandem occlusions. Reperfusion outcomes after each NeVa pass; TICI ≥ 2b after first pass 63%, after 1 or 2 passes 83%, after 1 to 3 passes 90%. TICI 2c-3 after first pass 47%, after 1-2 passes 57%, after 1-3 passes 60%. TICI ≥ 2b after final pass 93%; TICI 2c-3, 63%. There were no device related serious averse events and no sICH. Clot material was partially or completely incorporated into the device after 70% passes. The mean 24 hour NIHSS was 7 and the 90 day mRS was 0-2 in 53%. CONCLUSIONS The NeVa™ device demonstrated a high rate of first pass complete reperfusion effect, a good safety profile and favorable 90 day clinical outcomes in this initial clinical experience.
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- M Ribo
- Stroke Unit, Department of Neurology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Stroke Unit, Department of Neurology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Angioradiology Section, Clinic Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, Murcia, Spain
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- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Gui de Chauliac, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Angioradiology Section, Clinic Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Neuroradiology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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Espinosa de Rueda M, Parrilla G, Zamarro J, García-Villalba B, Hernández F, Moreno A. Treatment of acute vertebrobasilar occlusion using thrombectomy with stent retrievers: initial experience with 18 patients. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2012; 34:1044-8. [PMID: 23124642 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a3329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Acute vertebrobasilar occlusion is an ominous disease with few proved effective treatments. Experience with stent retrievers is scarce and limited to combined therapies (stent retrievers associated with previous intravenous fibrinolysis, intra-arterial thrombolysis, or other mechanical devices). We present our experience with 18 patients treated with direct thrombectomy by using stent retrievers. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eighteen patients with vertebrobasilar occlusion were treated with direct thrombectomy by using stent retrievers at our hospital. The mean age was 67.5 years. Clinical presentation was sudden deterioration in consciousness level in 61.2% and progressive or fluctuating brain stem symptoms in 38.8%. Stroke subtype (TOAST) was atherothrombotic (33.3%), undetermined (33.3%), cardioembolic (27.7%), and of unusual etiology (5.5%). RESULTS The occlusion site was the vertebral artery in 1 case, proximal basilar artery in 4, middle basilar artery in 6, distal basilar artery in 5, and unilateral posterior cerebral artery in 2 cases. SRs included the Solitaire AB in 8 cases, Solitaire FR in 5 cases, and Trevo Pro in 5 cases. An 8F Merci balloon guide catheter was used in 15 patients, and a Neuron 6F, in 3 patients. Post-clot retrieval definitive intracranial stents were used in 5 patients (27.7%). Postprocedural TICI ≥ 2b was achieved in 17 patients (94.4%). Clinically, 72.2% of patients experienced an improved NIHSS score at discharge, 22.2% died, and in 5.5% the NIHSS scores did not change. The mRS score at 3 months was 0-2 in 9 patients (50%) and 3-5 in 5 patients (27.7%). CONCLUSIONS Thrombectomy with stent retrievers is feasible in the treatment of vertebrobasilar occlusion. These initial results must be confirmed by further prospective studies with a larger number of cases.
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- M Espinosa de Rueda
- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, Spain.
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Parrilla G, García-Villalba B, Espinosa de Rueda M, Zamarro J, Carrión E, Hernández-Fernández F, Martín J, Hernández-Clares R, Morales A, Moreno A. Hemorrhage/contrast staining areas after mechanical intra-arterial thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke: imaging findings and clinical significance. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2012; 33:1791-6. [PMID: 22538076 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a3044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The aim of this study was to report the CT evolution and clinical significance of HCA after intra-arterial mechanical thrombectomy (revascularization by using retrievers and/or other mechanical devices without concomitant delivery of intra-arterial thrombolytics) in our patients. These lesions are common after intra-arterial thrombolysis, being considered a negative prognostic sign. Their significance after pure mechanical thrombectomy remains unknown. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-eight patients were treated with mechanical thrombectomy by using retrievable stents between April 2010 and February 2011. All patients underwent initial (first 24 hours) and follow-up (48-72 hours) nonenhanced CT. We retrospectively analyzed the clinical and radiologic data of the patients with HCA and compared them with controls. RESULTS Fifteen of 48 patients presented with HCA. The site of occlusion was the MCA in 7 patients, both the extra- and intracranial segments of the ICA in 6, and the intracranial ICA in 2. In 7 patients, previous intravenous thrombolysis was administered. Complete recanalization (TICI 3) was achieved in 12 patients, and incomplete recanalization (TICI 2b), in 3. The location of HCA was the subarachnoid space in 6 patients, the brain parenchyma in 4 patients, and both in 5 patients. The HCA were asymptomatic in all patients. There was no statistical difference in final NIHSS score reduction (NIHSS pretreatment-NIHSS at discharge) between patients and controls. CONCLUSIONS In our series, HCA are common after mechanical thrombectomy but do not carry an increased risk of symptomatic hemorrhage or negative prognosis. These data might be related to the high rate of recanalization and the absence of intra-arterial thrombolytics.
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- G Parrilla
- Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Carretera Murcia-Cartagena, S/N, El Palmar, Murcia, Spain.
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Lüttich A, Parrilla G, Espinosa M, Zamarro J, Larrea J, Moreno A. Presurgical Identification of the Central Sulcus Using GE EPI Sequences in Combination with 3D Reconstruction is a Useful and Easy Technique for Functional Identification of the Sensorimotor Cortex. Neuroradiol J 2012; 25:121-9. [DOI: 10.1177/197140091202500116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2011] [Accepted: 01/17/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is a noninvasive neuroimaging technique that enables the visualization of vascular changes originating in the cortex on the execution of a simple motor task. We aimed to assess the usefulness of sensorimotor fMRI using echo-planar imaging (EPI) techniques and assess its clinical usefulness in the identification of the central sulcus. We studied 32 candidates for neurosurgery who had centrally located space-occupying lesions with fMRI using EPI images with blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) gradient-echo (GE) sequences acquired on a 1.5T scanner while patients repeatedly opened and closed their hands. Statistical activation images (t images) corresponding to the movements of the right and left hands were compared using cancellation analysis. Three-dimensional reconstruction of the cranium and brain of each patient showed the relative position of the expansive lesion and of non-damaged cortical tissue. Reproducible and selective functional sensorimotor activation was observed in 32 patients. Validation was carried out by intraoperative mapping in 19 patients. Based on intraoperative confirmation data we assumed that functional MR imaging (fMRI) is a valid method for identifying the motor cortex. Nevertheless, a limitation to our study is that not all the patients received invasive cortical stimulation. It is also relevant to indicate that fMRI and intraoperative procedures coincide in the sulcus identified as the sensorimotor cortex. Neurological examination did not reveal postoperative motor/sensitive deterioration in the remaining patients. fMRI using GE EPI sequences in combination with three-dimensional reconstruction is a useful and easy technique for functional identification of the sensorimotor cortex.
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- A. Lüttich
- Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology Section, Donostia University Hospital; Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Section; Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital; Murcia, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Section; Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital; Murcia, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Section; Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital; Murcia, Spain
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology Section, Donostia University Hospital; Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Interventional Neuroradiology Section; Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital; Murcia, Spain
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Parrilla G, Zamarro J, Espinosa de Rueda M, Lüttich A, Garrote M, Morales A, Escribano B, Lucas C, Martínez García F, Hernández-Clares R, López J, Villegas I, Tortosa T, Moreno A. [Carotid revascularisation using angioplasty and stent in 134 consecutive cases in a reference hospital: a risky technique?]. Neurologia 2010; 25:485-490. [PMID: 20964999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Carotid revascularisation (CR) using angioplasty and stent (ASC) is an effective procedure in the prevention of ischaemic stroke, but with a controversial morbidity and mortality in the different studies conducted in this field. METHODS The results of the ASCs performed in the Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital (Murcia) between January 2006 and April 2009 were analysed (epidemiology, indication, grade of residual stenosis and procedure complications). All patients subjected to ASC were pre-selected and followed up by neurologists, and they followed a strict medical protocol for performing the procedure. All ASCs were performed by a team consisting of two surgeons, an anaesthetist and a nurse. RESULTS A total of 134 ASC were performed. The mean age of our patients was 72.7 years, with the large majority (75%) being male. The most prevalent diseases were, high blood pressure (81%), smoking (66.4%), and diabetes (38.1%). The most common indications for CR were symptomatic carotid stenosis with a level of stenosis of 75-99%, either in the left (33.6%) or right (32.1%), followed by asymptomatic stenosis combined with risk factors (11.2% in the left side and 10.4% in the right side). A level of stenosis less than 30% was achieved in 132 of the 134 ASC (98.5%). performed. Five patients (3.7%) had complications associated with the procedure, of which four were different clinical presentations of a re-perfusion syndrome and one an asymptomatic thrombosis of the stent. CONCLUSIONS ASC is a complex technique that must be performed by appropriately trained specialists. The performing a minimum number of procedures per year and an admission protocol controlled by Neurology are essential conditions for a low rate of complications. Under these conditions, the morbidity and mortality of the technique is no higher than that of endarterectomy.
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- G Parrilla
- Servicios de Neurología, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia, España.
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Parrilla G, Zamarro J, Espinosa de Rueda M, Lüttich A, Garrote M, Morales A, Escribano B, Lucas C, Martínez García F, Hernández-Clares R, López J, Villegas I, Tortosa T, Moreno A. Carotid revascularisation using angioplasty and stent in 134 consecutive cases in a reference hospital: A risky technique? Neurología (English Edition) 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s2173-5808(10)70090-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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Parrilla G, Zamarro J, De Rueda ME, Lüttich A, Morales A, Lopez M, Moreno A. Brain Edema after Carotid Revascularization: Benign Syndrome or Prelude to Hemorrhage? Neuroradiol J 2009; 22:464-70. [DOI: 10.1177/197140090902200418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2009] [Accepted: 06/10/2009] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Brain edema (BE) post carotid revascularization (CR) is considered a benign presentation of the hyperperfusion syndrome. Its physiopathology has been related to production of vasogenic edema that tends to progressive spontaneous resolution. Its relation with post-CR hemorrhage remains unclear. Three cases of BE post-CR are described and compared to controls. Clinical evolution, medical management, and plain-CT and perfusion-CT (PCT) results are analysed. Two cases of BE had a benign course, with a progressive resolution of edema and disappearance of neurologic deficits. Effective blood pressure control was achieved in these patients. The third case suffered massive hemorrhage 24h after initial BE and died. This patient reached peak systolic levels of 220 mmHg before conversion to hemorrhage. Plain-CT and PCT findings were similar in the three patients with BE. CT showed signs of hemispheric brain swelling ipsilateral to CR. PCT showed low MTT and high CBF values on the hemisphere ipsilateral to CR compared to the contralateral hemisphere, with symmetric CBV values. Plain-CT and PCT in controls showed no abnormalities. BE post CR can be reversible but may also herald a hemorrhagic complication. A common physiopathology of post-CR BE and hemorrhage is suggested by PCT findings, related to failure of autoregulation and secondary blood-brain-barrier dysfunction. Spontaneous resolution of BE post-CR should not be routinely expected in clinical practice. Conversion to hemorrhage might be related with deficient blood pressure control and secondary rupture of the already damaged vessel wall.
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- G. Parrilla
- Departments of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca; Murcia, Spain
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- Departments of Radiology, Section of Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca; Murcia, Spain
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- Departments of Radiology, Section of Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca; Murcia, Spain
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- Departments of Radiology, Section of Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca; Murcia, Spain
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- Departments of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca; Murcia, Spain
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- Departments of Neurology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca; Murcia, Spain
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- Departments of Radiology, Section of Interventional Neuroradiology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca; Murcia, Spain
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