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ArticleJournal of neurosurgery. Case lessons2025

X-configuration Pipeline Flex embolization device for complex anterior communicating artery aneurysm: illustrative case.

Hao Zhu, Yang Wang, Yunpei Liu, Yingang Wu, Ge Gao

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Hao ZhuDepartment of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui Province, China.ORCID 0009-0007-0323-3183
Yang WangDepartment of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui Province, China.
Yunpei LiuDepartment of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui Province, China.
Yingang WuDepartment of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui Province, China.
Ge GaoDepartment of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui Province, China.

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Abstract

backgroundComplex anterior communicating artery (ACoA) aneurysms involving bilateral anterior cerebral arteries present significant challenges for stent-assisted coiling (SAC). Flow diversion (FD) devices offer a viable alternative for managing such anatomically complex lesions. OBSERVATIONS: An adult patient with a complex 11.21 × 14.28-mm ACoA aneurysm involving bilateral A1-A2 segments underwent FD using two Pipeline Flex embolization devices) deployed in an X-configuration. Conventional clipping or SAC was deemed unsuitable due to anatomical complexity. Postprocedural imaging demonstrated optimal device positioning with contrast retention within the aneurysm sac. LESSONS: Follow-up at 3-month and 18-month intervals confirmed complete occlusion with favorable vascular remodeling and without complications, demonstrating the safety and efficacy of this strategy for anatomically challenging aneurysms. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE25415.

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flow diversionillustrative caseintracranial aneurysmPipeline Flex embolization deviceX-configuration

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