Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms with Flow Re-direction Endoluminal Device - A Single Centre Experience with Short-term Follow-up Results.
10.5469/neuroint.2017.12.1.11
- Author:
Neeraj Ramesh MAHBOOBANI
1
;
Wing Ho CHONG
;
Samuel Siu Kei LAM
;
Jimmy Chi Wai SIU
;
Chong Boon TAN
;
Yiu Chung WONG
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Intracranial aneurysm;
stents;
flow diversion;
flow diverters;
FRED;
Flow Re-direction Endoluminal Device
- MeSH:
Aneurysm;
Follow-Up Studies*;
Humans;
Intracranial Aneurysm*;
Mortality;
Retrospective Studies;
Rupture;
Stents;
Stroke;
Thrombosis
- From:Neurointervention
2017;12(1):11-19
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A flow diverter (FD) is an effective treatment option for intracranial aneurysms. The Flow Re-direction Endoluminal Device (FRED) is a relatively new flow diverter with a unique dual-layer design. We report our experience and short-term results with the FRED. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We did a retrospective review of all consecutive cases in which the FRED was used to treat intracranial aneurysms at a single institution from March 2014 till December 2015. Clinical parameters, aneurysm characteristics, technical results and short-term outcomes were reviewed. RESULTS: Eleven intracranial aneurysms were treated with the FRED in 11 patients. The technical device deployment success rate was 100%. Immediate reduction in intra-aneurysmal flow after deployment was noted in 10 cases. The aneurysm occlusion rate at 6 months was 75%. There was 1 complication of in-stent thrombosis immediately after deployment. There was no side branch occlusion, delayed aneurysm rupture, stroke, or intraparenchymal haemorrhage. There was no neurological deficit, morbidity, or mortality. CONCLUSION: The FRED is a new FD. It has shown to be safe and effective in our series. The unique dual-layer design of the device renders it to have technical advantages over other FDs. The 6-month aneurysm occlusion rate and complication profile of FRED are similar to other FDs.
