Journal article
Multimodality Treatment of Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysms
JR Mascitelli, K Yaeger, D Wei, CP Kellner, TJ Oxley, RA De Leacy, JT Fifi, AB Patel, TP Naidich, JB Bederson, J Mocco
World Neurosurgery | ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC | Published : 2017
Abstract
Objective Posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) aneurysms are heterogeneous, uncommon lesions that can be treated in many fashions. Many previous series have focused on a specific aneurysm subset or treatment paradigm. The aim of this study was to present a comprehensive approach for all PICA aneurysms and analyze outcomes by PICA location. Methods All PICA aneurysms treated from 2012 until present were reviewed retrospectively and classified by location. Angiographic and clinical outcome were assessed. Results We identified 30 patients (average age 56 years, female 76.7%, subarachnoid hemorrhage 83.3%) with 30 aneurysms (saccular 50.0%) who underwent 36 treatments. Locations included ..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Thomas Oxley is the founder and shareholder of Synchron. Reade De Leacy is a consultant to DFine and Medical Metrics. Johanna Fifi is a consultant to Microvention and Penumbra and holds a grant from Stryker. Aman Patel is a consultant to Penumbra and Medtronic/Covidien. Dr. Mocco receives research funding support for ongoing clinical trials from Stryker Neurovascular, Penumbra, Medtronic Neurovascular, and Microvention. He is an investor in Blockade Medical, TSP, and Cerebrotech. He is a consultant for TSP, Cerebrotech, Rebound, Pulsar, and Endostream. The remaining authors have no conflicts to report.