Journal article

Four-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment of Intracranial Aneurysms: A State-of-the-Art Review

Mendel Castle-Kirszbaum, Julian Maingard, Ruth P Lim, Christen D Barras, Hong Kuan Kok, Ronil Chandra, Winston Chong, Hamed Asadi

Neurosurgery | Oxford University Press | Published : 2020

Abstract

Treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms can reduce the risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage and its associated morbidity and mortality. However, current methods to predict the risk of rupture and optimize treatment strategies for intracranial aneurysms are limited. Assessment of intra-aneurysmal flow using 4-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging (4D MRI) is a novel tool that could be used to guide therapy. A systematic search of the literature was performed to provide a state-of-the-art review on 4D MRI assessment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms. A total of 18 studies were available for review. Eccentric flow on 4D MRI is associated with a greater aspect ratio and peak wall shear str..

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