Pipeline embolisation device with shield technology for the treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysm

• Published in: The neuroradiology journal Vol. 32; no. 3; pp. 189 - 192
• Main Authors: Pasarikovski, Christopher R, Waggass, Ghouth, Cardinell, Jillian, Howard, Peter, da Costa, Leodante, Yang, Victor XD
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.06.2019
• Subjects: Aged, 80 and over; Aneurysm, Ruptured - diagnostic imaging; Aneurysm, Ruptured - therapy; Cerebral Angiography; Coated Materials, Biocompatible; Computed Tomography Angiography; Drug-Eluting Stents; Embolization, Therapeutic - instrumentation; Female; Humans; Intracranial Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging; Intracranial Aneurysm - therapy; Neurovascular Diseases; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Treatment Outcome; shield; subarachnoid haemorrhage; Pipeline embolisation device; flow diversion

Flow diverters have emerged as a safe and effective treatment option for patients with complex unruptured cerebral aneurysms. Their utilisation in patients with ruptured aneurysms poses significant challenges, most notably the need for periprocedural dual antiplatelet medication. We describe the use...