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ArticleInterventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences2026

Safety and efficacy of the fourth-generation Acandis Acclino flex plus stent for the treatment of complex intracranial aneurysms.

Lukas Goertz, David Zopfs, Lenhard Pennig, Charlotte Zaeske, Marco Timmer, Kai R Laukamp, Michael Schönfeld, Marc Schlamann, Christoph Kabbasch

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Article in Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Lukas GoertzInstitute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-2620-7611
David ZopfsInstitute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-9978-7453
Lenhard PennigInstitute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Charlotte ZaeskeInstitute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Marco TimmerCenter for Neurosurgery, Department of General Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Kai R LaukampInstitute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Michael SchönfeldInstitute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-2096-3448
Marc SchlamannInstitute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
Christoph KabbaschInstitute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
University of Cologne · DE

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Abstract

ObjectiveThe low-profile Acandis Acclino flex plus (AFP) is a fourth-generation laser-cut microstent with a flexible structure designed for the treatment of a wide variety of aneurysms. We report our single-center experience with this device in the treatment of complex aneurysms.MethodsTwenty-eight patients were treated with the Acclino flex plus for 28 aneurysms. Aneurysm characteristics, technical success, complications, clinical outcome, and angiographic results were retrospectively analyzed.ResultsThe cohort included 8 unruptured untreated aneurysms, 9 unruptured recurrent aneurysms, and 12 ruptured aneurysms with aneurysm diameters ranging from 3 to 23 mm. The anterior communicating artery was the most common location (52%). Stent deployment was successful in 28 cases (97%) with an average of 1.3 stents per aneurysm. The overall procedural complication rate was 17%, including 2 (6.8%) major clinical events (one ischaemic stroke and one aneurysm perforation) and one (3.4%) minor clinical event (one seizure). Angiographic results of 23 aneurysms at a mean of 6 months were complete occlusion in 74%, neck remnants in 13% and aneurysm remnants in 13%. Three patients were retreated.ConclusionsGiven the complexity of the aneurysms, the use of the Acclino flex plus was feasible and associated with a favourable safety and efficacy profile. Further studies are needed to evaluate Acclino flex plus in other aneurysm subsets and to define its role in endovascular aneurysm treatment.

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Aneurysm, RupturedEndovascular ProceduresIntracranial AneurysmStentsAdultAgedCerebral AngiographyFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeAcclinoaneurysmlow-profilestent-assisted coiling

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