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ArticleBrain circulation

Comparison of hydrogel coils versus bare platinum coils for the treatment of anterior communicating artery aneurysms.

Jacquelyn MacDonell, Nicholas C Field, Pouya Entezami, Junichi Yamamoto, Alan S Boulos, John C Dalfino, Alexandra R Paul

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Article in Brain circulation. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Jacquelyn MacDonellDepartment of Neurosurgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany New York, USA.
Nicholas C FieldDepartment of Neurosurgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany New York, USA.
Pouya EntezamiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany New York, USA.
Junichi YamamotoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany New York, USA.
Alan S BoulosDepartment of Neurosurgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany New York, USA.
John C DalfinoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany New York, USA.
Alexandra R PaulDepartment of Neurosurgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany New York, USA.
Albany Medical Center Hospital · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionWhile endovascular coiling has been shown to be a safe treatment option for intracranial aneurysms, there remains concern regarding increased recurrence and retreatment rates. Preliminary studies evaluating hydrogel coated coils have demonstrated decreased recurrence rates compared to bare metal coils.

methodsA retrospective chart review was done on all patients with anterior communicating artery aneurysms (ACoAAs) treated with endovascular coiling between 2014 and 2018. Treatment groups were divided into hydrogel coated coils or bare metal coils. Patients were categorized into the hydrogel group when ≥ 70% of the coil length was hydrogel coated.

resultsEighty-four ACoAAs were treated with coil embolization between 2014 and 2018. Postoperative imaging was available for 68 patients. Twenty-six patients were categorized into the hydrogel treatment group. Aneurysm recurrence was seen in 7.7% (2/26) of patients treated with hydrogel coated coils compared to 33.3% (14/42) of those treated with bare metal coils (

conclusionsHydrogel-coated coils may reduce recurrence rates in the treatment of both ruptured and unruptured ACoAAs.

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Aneurysmanterior communicating arteryhydrogel coilsrecurrence

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PMID35372730
PMCPMC8973442
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