ArticleThe neuroradiology journal2022
Initial experience with the Scepter Mini catheter for the embolization of vascular malformations in the pediatric population.
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- Safety and efficacy of dual lumen balloon catheters for the Treatment of cerebral vascular malformations: A systematic review, pooled analysis, and meta-analysis.The neuroradiology journal · 2023Pooled it
- Single Centre Initial Experience with the Scepter Mini Balloon Microcatheter.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2024Article
- Stenting-assisted embolization of a saccular aneurysm of the azygos anterior cerebral artery associated with fenestration at its beginning.The neuroradiology journal · 2023Review
- Balloon-Assisted Coil Embolization and Balloon Angioplasty for Post Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Vasospasm: Initial Experience with Scepter Mini Balloon.Neurointervention · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundAchieving distal access and flow control are of significant importance for the treatment of intracerebral arteriovenous shunting lesions. The Scepter Mini catheter is a low-profile, dual-lumen balloon catheter, designed to provide navigability in small-caliber, tortuous intracranial vessels.
objectiveTo describe the initial experience of the Scepter Mini catheter in the treatment of pediatric arteriovenous malformations and fistulas.
methodsA single-institution, retrospective chart review identified all consecutive uses of the Scepter Mini catheter for endovascular embolization of vascular malformations in the pediatric population.
resultsThree different arterial pedicles were embolized with the Scepter Mini catheter in two different patients. One patient was diagnosed with a vein of Galen malformation that had undergone multiple treatments and the other with a torcular dural arteriovenous fistula. All cases encompassed quite challenging tortuosity of small-caliber feeders which prevented the use of another microcatheter. The Scepter Mini catheter navigated into feeding arteries of diameters 0.65, 1.9, and 1.25 mm, and its balloon was inflated to achieve excellent blood flow control. Total obliteration (100%) of the shunting lesion was achieved in both cases. No reflux, pedicle rupture or other untoward effects were observed. Both patients had an uneventful recovery.
conclusionThe Scepter Mini catheter afforded fast and safe distal access, flow control, and treatment of arteriovenous malformations in this initial pediatric cohort. The catheter's low profile and easy navigability should support its use in tortuous and small arterial feeders, especially in the pediatric population.
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