Analysis of Serum Markers of Perioperative Brain Injury and Inflammation Associated with Endovascular Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms: A Preliminary Study.

Embolization is the preferred method for treating intracranial aneurysms due to its less invasive nature. However, recent findings suggest that even uncomplicated embolization may cause structural damage to the brain through ischemic or inflammatory mechanisms. This study aimed to find possible biomarkers of brain injury and inflammation in patients suffering from intracranial aneurysms who underwent endovascular treatment by measuring serological markers indicating brain damage.

External validation of the Chicago Chiari Outcome Scale in adults with Chiari malformation type I.

Objective: The Chicago Chiari Outcome Scale (CCOS) serves as a standardized clinical outcome evaluation tool among patients with Chiari malformation type I (CM-I). While the reliability of this scale has been proven for pediatric patients, the literature lacks CCOS validation when used solely in adults. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the validity of the CCOS in an external cohort of adult patients.

Role of transcranial Doppler ultrasonography in assessing stenosis after flow diversion.

Introduction: Patients after implantation of flow diverters (FD) due to intracranial aneurysms require radiological and clinical follow-up in view of in-stent stenosis. The aim of the study was to evaluate transcranial Doppler ultrasonography (TCD) as an alternative to more invasive digital subtraction angiography in monitoring patients with FD.

Patients And Methods: Twenty-five patients after FD deployment due to internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysms were reviewed.

Thromboembolism during coiling of intracranial aneurysms: predictors and clinical outcome.

Introduction: Thromboembolism is one of the most serious complications associated with coil embolization therapy.

Aim: To identify predisposing factors for thromboembolic complications, as well as to determine whether thromboembolism has an impact on clinical outcome.

Material And Methods: From February 2008 to March 2015, 273 consecutive patients were treated at our institution via endovascular coil embolization.

Endovascular treatment of small (< 5 mm) unruptured middle cerebral artery aneurysms.

Purpose: We report our experience with endovascular treatment of these lesions, with special consideration of angiographic and clinical outcomes and periprocedural complications.

Material And Methods: The analysis included treatment results of 19 patients with 20 aneurysms. The aneurysm size ranged from 1.

Alternative Definitions of Cerebral Aneurysm Morphologic Parameters Have an Impact on Rupture Risk Determination.

Background: A discrepancy between definitions of morphologic parameters describing cerebral aneurysms across studies leads to conflicting results concerning performances of these factors and threshold values for rupture status prediction. The aim of the study was to evaluate how various definitions of morphologic parameters may influence the prediction of the risk for aneurysm rupture.

Methods: A total of 425 intracranial aneurysms were reviewed.

Cerebral arteriovenous malformations - usability of Spetzler-Martin and Spetzler-Ponce scales in qualification to endovascular embolisation and neurosurgical procedure.

Purpose: Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are connected with cerebral haemorrhage, seizures, increased intracranial pressure, headaches, mass effect, and ischaemia symptoms. Selection of the best treatment method or even deciding if intervention is required can be difficult.

Material And Methods: The study included 50 patients who were diagnosed with cerebral AVMs and treated in our Centre between 2008 and 2014.

Endovascular treatment of small cerebral arteriovenous malformations as a primary therapy.

Purpose: The patient population that would benefit most from endovascular curative treatment of intracranial arteriovenous malformations is not clearly established. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of curative embolization of cerebral arteriovenous malformations with special regard to radiographic and clinical outcomes and procedure-related complications.

Material And Methods: Between January 2009 and December 2014, 18 patients with intracranial arteriovenous malformations were embolized with Onyx with intent to cure.

Endovascular treatment of complex intracranial aneurysms.

Purpose: Complex intracranial aneurysms (CIA) are heterogenous group of intracranial vascular malformations. Due to its giant size, difficult location, broad neck, branches arising from the aneurysm, wall structure, calcification, presence of intraluminal thrombus or previous treatments it requires more careful approach. The aim of this study was to evaluate endovascular treatment results of CIA in our Department.

Rupture during coiling of intracranial aneurysms: Predictors and clinical outcome.

Introduction: The intraprocedural aneurysm rupture (IPR) is one of the most feared adverse effect associated with the coil embolization therapy. The aim of the study was to identify predisposing factors for IPR, as well as to define patient groups with worse clinical outcome following IPR.

Patients And Methods: From February 2008 to March 2015, 273 consecutive patients were treated at our institution via endovascular coil embolization.

Endovascular Approach to Glomus Jugulare Tumors.

Background: Paragangliomas are benign neuroendocrine tumors derived from the glomus cells of the vegetative nervous system. Typically, they are located in the region of the jugular bulb and middle ear. The optimal management is controversial and can include surgical excision, stereotactic radiosurgery and embolization.

Stent-assisted embolization of wide-neck anterior communicating artery aneurysms: Review of consecutive 34 cases.

Objective: We report our experience with stent-assisted coiling of anterior communicating artery aneurysms with special consideration of angiographic and clinical outcomes, retreatment rate and periprocedural complications.

Materials And Methods: The analysis included 34 consecutive ruptured and unruptured wide-neck aneurysms. The aneurysm size ranged from 2 to 18mm (mean 5.

Stent-Assisted Endovascular Treatment of Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysms - Literature Review.

The anterior cerebral artery is a common location of intracranial aneurysms. The standard coil embolization technique is limited by its inability to occlude wide-neck aneurysms. Stent deployment across the aneurysm neck supports the coil mass inside the aneurysmal sac, and furthermore, has an effect on local hemodynamic and biologic changes.

Stand-alone coil embolization of anterior communicating artery aneurysms: Efficacy and technical issues.

Objective: We report our experience with endovascular coiling of anterior communicating artery aneurysms with special consideration of angiographic and clinical outcomes and periprocedural complications.

Materials And Methods: The analysis included treatment results of 28 patients with ruptured and unruptured aneurysms. The aneurysm size ranged from 1.

Endoscopic technique in the treatment of patients with colloid cysts of the third ventricle. Report based on over a decade of experience.

Background And Purpose: The aim of the work was a retrospective analysis of the efficiency of endoscopic treatment of patients with colloid cysts of the third ventricle.

Material And Methods: The analysis covered 17 patients. There were 19 operations in total.