SynthesisInterventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences2022
Flow diverters for the posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysms: A systematic review and a single-arm meta-analysis.
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- Stent-assisted coiling and flow diversion with hpc-coated devices under prasugrel monotherapy in ruptured wide-neck aneurysms: a multicenter case series.Neuroradiology · 2025Article
- Indirect flow diversion for the treatment of saccular posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysms: An 11-year single-center retrospective study.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2025Article
- Stand-alone small low-profile braided stents for challenging unruptured posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysms compared to conventional endovascular methods: A cohort study.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe treatment of posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysms is controversial. Recently, flow diverters have emerged as an attractive treatment option. Here, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the angiographic and clinical outcomes of flow diverter-treated posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysms.
methodsWe searched the PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science databases for studies published from inception to January 2021. We included studies that described flow diverters procedures for posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysms with ≥2 patients. The outcomes were the complete occlusion rate and flow diverter-related complication rate. Meta-analysis was performed using a random or fixed effects model based on heterogeneity.
resultsWe included six studies involving 46 posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysms. There were 14 ruptured aneurysms. All flow diverters were successfully released and the technical success rate was 100%. The complete occlusion rate was 81% (95% confidence interval = 65-93%;
conclusionsTreatment of posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysms with flow diverters is feasible and carries a high degree of technical success. However, this treatment is underutilized in patients with posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysms due to a higher complication rate and lower occlusion rate compared with clipping and traditional endovascular treatment. Further well-designed prospective and randomized studies are required to fully understand the effects of flow diverters especially in posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysms patients requiring endovascular treatment.
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