ArticleRadiology2025
Order and Timing of Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization as a Perioperative Adjunct to Surgical Evacuation for Chronic Subdural Hematomas: A Multicenter Study.
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- Meta-analysis of four phase III, Multicenter, randomized trials assessing the efficacy and safety of middle meningeal artery embolization for subdural hematoma.Neuroradiology · 2025Pooled it
- From burr-hole to embolization: unveiling the evolution of chronic subdural hematoma research (2001-2025).Frontiers in neurologyPooled it
- Unexpected ocular morbidity after middle meningeal artery embolization: Lessons learned from a case of anastomotic-related diplopia.World journal of clinical cases · 2025Article
- Preoperative middle meningeal artery embolization is associated with reduced reoperation rates in chronic subdural hematoma.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2025Article
- Feasibility of middle meningeal artery embolization following large craniotomy: A case series.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is a common neurosurgical condition, and middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAE) has emerged as a minimally invasive adjunct to surgery, but optimal timing remains unclear. Purpose To investigate radiographic and clinical outcomes of patients with cSDH undergoing MMAE as an adjunct to surgical evacuation, focusing on order and timing of MMAE relative to surgery. Materials and Methods This multicenter, retrospective study included consecutive patients undergoing MMAE adjunct to surgery for cSDH at 10 U.S. centers from September 2018 to September 2023. Clinical and radiographic characteristics and outcomes were examined in MMAE before or after surgery. Primary outcomes included recurrence requiring reoperation and technical success of MMAE. Secondary outcomes included radiographic success, rate of change in hematoma thickness, and functional outcome. Propensity score matching (PSM) balanced baseline characteristics. χ
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