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ArticleInterventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences2025

Y-stent-assisted coiling with pEGASUS stents for intracranial bifurcation aneurysms: A multi-center retrospective study.

Abdallah Aburub, Ali Khanafer, Zakarya Ali, Mohammad Almohammad, Oussama Dob, Mete Dadak, Lars Timmermann, Ole Simon, Anja Gerstner, Mariana Gurschi and 6 more

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Abdallah AburubDepartment of Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany.ORCID 0009-0001-2819-4623
Ali KhanaferNeuroradiology, Klinikum Stuttgart Katharinenhospital, Stuttgart, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-9482-0151
Zakarya AliCentral Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology, and Nuclear Medicine, Sana Klinikum Offenbach, Offenbach, Germany.
Mohammad AlmohammadDepartment of Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Oussama DobDepartment of Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Mete DadakDepartment of Radiology, St. Vincenz Hospital Paderborn, Paderborn, Germany.
Lars TimmermannDepartment of Neurology, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Ole SimonDepartment of Neurology, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Anja GerstnerDepartment of Neurology, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Mariana GurschiDepartment of Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Yashar AghazadehDepartment of Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Christopher NimskyDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Benjamin SaßDepartment of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Hans HenkesNeuroradiology, Klinikum Stuttgart Katharinenhospital, Stuttgart, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-6534-036X
André KemmlingDepartment of Neuroradiology, University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Stephan FelberInstitute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, Stiftungsklinikum Mittelrhein, Koblenz, Germany.

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ObjectivesY-stent-assisted coiling (Y-SAC) is an established technique for managing wide-necked intracranial bifurcation aneurysms. However, data on the use of the pEGASUS stent, a self-expanding open-cell stent with an antithrombogenic hydrophilic polymer coating, remain limited. This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of Y-SAC with pEGASUS stents in patients with intracranial bifurcation aneurysms.MethodsThis retrospective observational study included patients treated with Y-SAC with pEGASUS stents at six neurovascular centers between July 2021 and June 2024. Data on aneurysm characteristics, procedural details, and clinical outcomes were collected. Aneurysm occlusion was assessed with the modified Raymond-Roy classification (MRRC) at 6 and 12 months. The primary endpoint was complete aneurysm occlusion (MRRC I), whereas secondary endpoints included perioperative complications, functional outcomes, and retreatment rates.ResultsA total of 40 patients (mean age: 61.6 ± 9.4 years; 60% women) were included. Immediately post-procedure, 100% of aneurysms achieved complete occlusion (MRRC I). At 6-12 months follow-up, 92.5% maintained MRRC I occlusion, and 2.5% exhibited neck remnants (MRRC II). Functional outcomes were favorable in 95% of patients at discharge. The overall complication rate was 4.8%, and one patient (2.5%) required retreatment. No periprocedural thromboembolic events were observed.ConclusionsOur findings indicated that Y-SAC with pEGASUS stents achieves high rates of durable aneurysm occlusion with minimal complications, thus supporting its use as a safe and effective strategy for wide-necked bifurcation aneurysms. Future prospective studies are needed to validate long-term outcomes and optimize treatment strategies.

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bifurcation aneurysmsendovascular treatmentintracranial aneurysmsneurovascular interventionpEGASUS stentY-stent-assisted coiling

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PMCPMC12316673

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