Preliminary Experience Using the Neuroform Stent for the Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms

Abstract

The Neuroform stent is a useful device for the treatment of patients with aneurysms that may not otherwise be amenable to endovascular therapy. In the majority of cases, the stent can be deployed accurately, even within the most tortuous segments of the cerebral vasculature. Although delivery and deployment may be technically challenging, clinically significant complications are uncommon.

Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms by Functional Reconstruction of the Parent Artery: The Budapest Experience with the Pipeline Embolization Device

“…12,13,[18][19][20][21][22][23][24] More recently, closed cell-design stents were added to the therapeutic arsenal, presumably providing better coverage of the aneurysm neck. [25][26][27] Even though most clinical reports published to date have mainly focused on the utility of stents in facilitating coil packing of complex neck aneurysms, several observations suggested that stents not only promote improved packing but may independently contribute to the long-term stability of the aneurysm even with lower packing attenuation.…”

LEO Stent Monotherapy for the Endovascular Reconstruction of Fusiform Aneurysms of the Middle Cerebral Artery

“…For the achievement of complete aneurysmal occlusion, the use of a combination of stents and detachable coils has recently been introduced. [4][5][6][7] However, the clinical use of this technique has been restricted because of the difficulties associated with the endovascular navigation of stents into the cerebral vasculature. The advent of new-genera-tion flexible neurovascular dedicated stents permits safe and reliable percutaneous access to the intracranial vasculature, which has transformed this technique into a viable therapeutic option for the treatment of many fusiform or giant intracerebral aneurysms.…”

Stent-Assisted Coiling versus Coiling Alone in Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms in the Matrix and Platinum Science Trial: Safety, Efficacy, and Mid-Term Outcomes

“…[1][2][3] Particularly for saccular aneurysms with broad necks and short domes, stent-assisted coiling has become a common technique. [4][5][6][7][8] Prior studies have reported that stent-coiling may result in less aneurysm recanalization over time but more complications-both intraprocedurally and in a delayed fashion-than coiling alone. [9][10][11][12][13] A recent large, single-institution, retrospective series described higher morbidity and mortality rates associated with the stent-coiling technique as compared with coiling either with or without balloon assistance.…”