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ArticleJournal of Korean Neurosurgical Society2018

Wall Shear Stress and Flow Patterns in Unruptured and Ruptured Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysms Using Computational Fluid Dynamics.

Ui Yun Lee, Jinmu Jung, Hyo Sung Kwak, Dong Hwan Lee, Gyung Ho Chung, Jung Soo Park, Eun Jeong Koh

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Article in Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 citing papers in PubMed, 16 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Ui Yun LeeDepartment of Bionanosystem Engineering, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea.
Jinmu JungDivision of Mechanical Design Engineering, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea.
Hyo Sung KwakDepartment of Radiology, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea.
Dong Hwan LeeDivision of Mechanical Design Engineering, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea.
Gyung Ho ChungDepartment of Radiology, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea.
Jung Soo ParkDepartment of Neurosurgery, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea.
Eun Jeong KohDepartment of Neurosurgery, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Chonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Chonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea.
Jeonbuk National University Hospital · KRJeonbuk National University · KR

Funding

National Research Foundation of Korea 2017R1A4A1015681
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe goal of this study was to compare several parameters, including wall shear stress (WSS) and flow pattern, between unruptured and ruptured anterior communicating artery (ACoA) aneurysms using patient-specific aneurysm geometry.

methodsIn total, 18 unruptured and 24 ruptured aneurysms were analyzed using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models. Minimal, average, and maximal wall shear stress were calculated based on CFD simulations. Aneurysm height, ostium diameter, aspect ratio, and area of aneurysm were measured. Aneurysms were classified according to flow complexity (simple or complex) and inflow jet (concentrated or diffused). Statistical analyses were performed to ascertain differences between the aneurysm groups.

resultsAverage wall shear stress of the ruptured group was greater than that of the unruptured group (9.42% for aneurysm and 10.38% for ostium). The average area of ruptured aneurysms was 31.22% larger than unruptured aneurysms. Simple flow was observed in 14 of 18 (78%) unruptured aneurysms, while all ruptured aneurysms had complex flow (p<0.001). Ruptured aneurysms were more likely to have a concentrated inflow jet (63%), while unruptured aneurysms predominantly had a diffused inflow jet (83%, p=0.004).

conclusionRuptured aneurysms tended to have a larger geometric size and greater WSS compared to unruptured aneurysms, but the difference was not statistically significant. Flow complexity and inflow jet were significantly different between unruptured and ruptured ACoA aneurysms.

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AneurysmAnterior communicating artery aneurysmComputational fluid dynamicsFlow patternWall shear stress

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PMID30396243
PMCPMC6280050
OpenAlexW2898655762

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