Expanding Indications for Flow Diverters: Distal Aneurysms, Bifurcation Aneurysms, Small Aneurysms, Previously Coiled Aneurysms and Clipped Aneurysms, and Carotid Cavernous Fistulas

Overview

Journal Neurosurgery

Specialty Neurosurgery

Date 2019 Dec 16

PMID 31838532

Citations 27

Authors

Nicola Limbucci

Giuseppe Leone

Leonardo Renieri

Sergio Nappini

Federico Cagnazzo

Antonio Laiso

Mario Muto

Salvatore Mangiafico

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Abstract

Flow diverter devices have gained wide acceptance for the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms. Most studies are based on the treatment of large aneurysms harboring on the carotid syphon. However, during the last years the "off-label" use of these stents has widely grown up even if not supported by randomized studies. This review examines the relevant literature concerning "off-label" indications for flow diverter devices, such as for distal aneurysms, bifurcation aneurysms, small aneurysms, recurrent aneurysms, and direct carotid cavernous fistulas.

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