Stent-assisted coiling of wide-necked intracranial aneurysms using the Solitaire AB stent
Authors: Vikram Huded, Rithesh R Nair, Devashish D Vyas, Bhumir N Chauhan
Publication date: 2014/7
Journal: Journal of neurosciences in rural practice
Volume: 5
Issue: 3
Pages: 254
Publisher: Medknow Publications
Description Aim: Solitaire AB-assisted coiling of wide-necked intracranial aneurysms. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in a tertiary care center with a dedicated Interventional Neurology division from 2009 to 2013. Consecutive patients with wide-necked aneurysms who underwent coiling assisted by the Solitaire AB stent were enrolled in the study. Axium 3D and Helix (eV3, Irvine, CA, USA) platinum coils were used to densely pack the aneurysm sac after deploying the stent across the neck. All patients were pretreated with antiplatelets according to protocol. Subsequently, dual antiplatelets were given for 6 months followed by continued aspirin. Outcome was assessed at 3 months using the modified Rankin Scale. Statistical Analysis Used: Statistical analysis was done using the SPSS 17.0 software.
Results: A total of 16 patients underwent stent-assisted coiling. The most common site …
