ArticleInterventional neurology2015
Early Experience with the TransForm™ Occlusion Balloon Catheter: A Single-Center Study.
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- Advancements in Brain Aneurysm Management: Integrating Neuroanatomy, Physiopathology, and Neurosurgical Techniques.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Review
- Single Center Retrospective Analysis of Cerebral Aneurysms from a Patient Sample Data Collection at a Comprehensive Stroke Center.Spartan medical research journal · 2022Article
- Preservation of Branching Vessel Using Super Compliant Double-Lumen Balloon Microcatheter: Bulging Neck Plasty Technique and Other Options.Journal of neuroendovascular therapy · 2021Article
- Advances in endovascular aneurysm management: coiling and adjunctive devices.Stroke and vascular neurology · 2020Review
- Preliminary Experience with the TransForm Occlusion Balloon Catheter: Safety and Potential Advantages.Clinical neuroradiology · 2018Article
- A Prospective Multicenter Trial of the TransForm Occlusion Balloon Catheter: Trial Design and Results.Interventional neurology · 2018Article
- Impact of Methamphetamine Abuse: A Rare Case of Rapid Cerebral Aneurysm Growth with Review of Literature.Case reports in neurological medicine · 2018Article
- Coiling of wide-necked carotid artery aneurysms assisted by a temporary bridging device (Comaneci): preliminary experience.Journal of neurointerventional surgery · 2017Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectiveBalloon-assisted coil embolization has become an important adjunct in the endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms. The management of broad-necked cerebral aneurysms is technically perplexed due to a variety of factors, which include the difficulty in defining the aneurysm-parent vessel interface angiographically and problems in achieving complete aneurysmal occlusion. This could later predispose to regrowth or recanalization. We sought to determine the safety and efficacy of the TransForm™ occlusion balloon catheter (TOBC) for the coiling of intracranial aneurysms at our institute.
methodsA retrospective review was performed to identify TOBC cases between May 1, 2013, and April 30, 2014.
resultsA total of 24 TOBC cases were identified. In 23 cases, the TOBC was used for balloon-remodeled coil embolization, and in 1 case, it was used for vasospasm treatment alone. Out of the total 24 cases in which the TOBC was used, 16 (66.6%) were ruptured aneurysms. Stents were used in 6/23 (26%) cases. In all cases, the balloon could be placed as intended. The inflation and deflation times ranged from 3 to 4 s. No serious complications were noted. In the experience of the authors, the balloon performed the intended role in most cases.
conclusionsThis series shows that the TOBC is feasible, safe and useful in the treatment of cerebral aneurysms. The balloon was traceable to the intended site and the preparation, inflation and deflation times were short. We believe that the TOBC has effective utility in treating broad-necked and small aneurysms.
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