Michael T Bounajem, Evan Joyce, Jonathan P Scoville, Joshua Seinfeld, Jessa Hoffman, Jonathan A Grossberg, Vanesha Waiters, Andrew C White, John Nerva, Jan-Karl Burkhardt, Daniel A Tonetti, Kareem El Naamani, M Reid Gooch, Pascal Jabbour, Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, Santiago Ortega Gutierrez, Michael R Levitt, Michael Lang, William J Ares, Sohum Desai, Justin R Mascitelli, Craig J Kilburg, Karol P Budohoski, William T Couldwell, Bradley A Gross, Ramesh Grandhi
OBJECTIVE: Ruptured blister, dissecting, and iatrogenic pseudoaneurysms are rare pathologies that pose significant challenges from a treatment standpoint. Endovascular treatment via flow diversion represents an increasingly popular option; however, drawbacks include the requirement for dual antiplatelet therapy and the potential for thromboembolic complications, particularly acute complications in the ruptured setting. The Pipeline Flex embolization device with Shield Technology (PED-Shield) offers reduced material thrombogenicity, which may aid in the treatment of ruptured internal carotid artery pseudoaneurysms...
May 2023: Neurosurgical Focus