RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Technology developments in endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms
JF Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery
JO J NeuroIntervent Surg
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.
SP 135
OP 144
DO 10.1136/neurintsurg-2014-011475
VO 8
IS 2
A1 Robert M Starke
A1 Aquilla Turk
A1 Dale Ding
A1 Richard W Crowley
A1 Kenneth C Liu
A1 Nohra Chalouhi
A1 David M Hasan
A1 Aaron S Dumont
A1 Pascal Jabbour
A1 Christopher R Durst
A1 Raymond D Turner
YR 2016
UL http://jnis.bmj.com/content/8/2/135.abstract
AB Advances in the management and endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms are progressing at a tremendous rate. Developments in novel imaging technology may improve diagnosis, risk stratification, treatment planning, intraprocedural assessment, and follow-up evaluation. Evolution of devices, including microwires, microcatheters, balloons, stents, and novel scaffolding devices, has greatly expanded the potential to treat difficult aneurysms. Although developments in technology have greatly improved the efficiency and efficacy of treatment of neurovascular disorders, novel devices do not always improve outcomes and may be associated with unique complications. As such, it is paramount to have an in-depth understanding of new devices and the implications of their introduction into clinical practice. This review provides an update on developments in endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms.