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ArticleAJNR. American journal of neuroradiology2025

Transophthalmic Artery Embolization of Anterior Skull Base Meningiomas: Technical Case Series.

Muhammed Amir Essibayi, Amanda Baker, Jessica Ryvlin, Isabella Pecorari, Addison Fortunel, Mousa Hamad, Deepak Khatri, Celina Crisman, Emad N Eskandar, Neil Haranhalli and 2 more

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Muhammed Amir EssibayiFrom the Department of Neurological Surgery (M.A.E, J.R., I.P., A.F., M.H., D.K., C.C., E.N.E., N.H., V.A., D.J.A.), Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.ORCID 0000-0001-8325-2382
Amanda BakerDepartment of Radiology (A.B.), Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.ORCID 0000-0001-9973-5792
Jessica RyvlinFrom the Department of Neurological Surgery (M.A.E, J.R., I.P., A.F., M.H., D.K., C.C., E.N.E., N.H., V.A., D.J.A.), Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
Isabella PecorariFrom the Department of Neurological Surgery (M.A.E, J.R., I.P., A.F., M.H., D.K., C.C., E.N.E., N.H., V.A., D.J.A.), Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
Addison FortunelFrom the Department of Neurological Surgery (M.A.E, J.R., I.P., A.F., M.H., D.K., C.C., E.N.E., N.H., V.A., D.J.A.), Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
Mousa HamadFrom the Department of Neurological Surgery (M.A.E, J.R., I.P., A.F., M.H., D.K., C.C., E.N.E., N.H., V.A., D.J.A.), Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
Deepak KhatriFrom the Department of Neurological Surgery (M.A.E, J.R., I.P., A.F., M.H., D.K., C.C., E.N.E., N.H., V.A., D.J.A.), Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.ORCID 0000-0003-1902-9623
Celina CrismanFrom the Department of Neurological Surgery (M.A.E, J.R., I.P., A.F., M.H., D.K., C.C., E.N.E., N.H., V.A., D.J.A.), Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
Emad N EskandarFrom the Department of Neurological Surgery (M.A.E, J.R., I.P., A.F., M.H., D.K., C.C., E.N.E., N.H., V.A., D.J.A.), Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
Neil HaranhalliFrom the Department of Neurological Surgery (M.A.E, J.R., I.P., A.F., M.H., D.K., C.C., E.N.E., N.H., V.A., D.J.A.), Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.ORCID 0000-0003-2721-8600
Vijay AgarwalFrom the Department of Neurological Surgery (M.A.E, J.R., I.P., A.F., M.H., D.K., C.C., E.N.E., N.H., V.A., D.J.A.), Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
David J AltschulFrom the Department of Neurological Surgery (M.A.E, J.R., I.P., A.F., M.H., D.K., C.C., E.N.E., N.H., V.A., D.J.A.), Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York daltschu@montefiore.org.ORCID 0000-0002-5130-1378

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

background and purposePreoperative embolization of anterior skull base meningiomas can facilitate surgical resection by reducing tumor vascularity. However, transophthalmic artery embolization carries risks of visual complications. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this technique by using modern endovascular tools. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis retrospective study included patients with anterior skull base meningiomas who underwent preoperative transophthalmic artery embolization followed by surgical resection between January 2022 and April 2024. Patient demographics, tumor characteristics, embolization details, surgical outcomes, and complications were analyzed.

resultsSeven patients (median age 57 years; 6 men) underwent embolization for tumors located primarily at the planum sphenoidale (58%). Unilateral embolization was performed in most cases, with 1 bilateral transophthalmic approach. Commonly embolized branches included the anterior and posterior ethmoidal arteries. Polyvinyl alcohol particles were the primary embolic agent (71%). Angiographic devascularization was achieved in all cases without complications. Gross total resection was achieved in 71%, with a median blood loss of 427 mL. At a 9-month follow-up, the median mRS score was 1.

conclusionsWith careful patient selection, advanced microcatheter technology, and meticulous technique, preoperative transophthalmic artery embolization can be safely performed to facilitate resection of anterior skull base meningiomas. These results suggest it is a viable option for well-selected patients at experienced centers, though larger prospective studies are needed.

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Embolization, TherapeuticMeningeal NeoplasmsMeningiomaOphthalmic ArterySkull Base NeoplasmsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment Outcome

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PMID39694613
PMCPMC12152802

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