Pediatric intracranial aneurysms——clinical characteristics and therapeutic strategies

Objective To assess the radiological characteristics and therapeutic strategies of intracranial aneurysms in children. Methods From our dedicated neurovascular databank of patients, we reviewed 23 consecutive children who had 24 intracranial aneurysms. There were 14 boys and 9 girls with a mean age of 9.09 years ( range 1 - 14 years ). Results Intracranial aneurysms in children ≤ 14 years constituted 1.3% of all intracranial aneurysms. Internal Carotid artery (ICA) and middle cerebral artery (MCA) were the most frequent sites for aneurysms. About 58.3% of the aneurysms were complex, including dissecting, pseudoaneurysm, giant and fusiform aneurysm. 1/3 of all aneurysms were located in posterior circulation. Only 1 case had multiple aneurysms in this case series. Almost half of all cases presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage and others presented with mass effect. 14 cases underwent endovascular treatment. 4 patients received microsurgical therapy. 5 cases did not receive microsurgical or endovascular therapy, 2 of them whose aneurysms spontaneously thrombosed during follow up. One boy with left vertebral artery giant aneurysm died after endovascular therapy owing to gradual thrombosis in basilar artery. Another child had poor outcome because of rerupture of aneurysm before operation. Whereas the majority had a favorable outcome. Conclusions Intracranial aneurysms in children had many clinical and radiological characteristics different from those in adults : ( 1 ) remarkable male predominance; ( 2 ) ICA and MCA were the most common sites for aneurysms; (3) high incidence of large, traumatic, infectious, dissecting and fusiform aneurysms. (4)For pediatric intracranial aneurysms, both microsurgical approaches and endovascular treatment were effective. Endovaacular therapy was the best choice for complex aneurysms.     

Pediatric intracranial aneurysms——clinical characteristics and therapeutic strategies

Objective To assess the radiological characteristics and therapeutic strategies of intracranial aneurysms in children. Methods From our dedicated neurovascular databank of patients, we reviewed 23 consecutive children who had 24 intracranial aneurysms. There were 14 boys and 9 girls with a mean age of 9.09 years ( range 1 - 14 years ). Results Intracranial aneurysms in children ≤ 14 years constituted 1.3% of all intracranial aneurysms. Internal Carotid artery (ICA) and middle cerebral artery (MCA) were the most frequent sites for aneurysms. About 58.3% of the aneurysms were complex, including dissecting, pseudoaneurysm, giant and fusiform aneurysm. 1/3 of all aneurysms were located in posterior circulation. Only 1 case had multiple aneurysms in this case series. Almost half of all cases presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage and others presented with mass effect. 14 cases underwent endovascular treatment. 4 patients received microsurgical therapy. 5 cases did not receive microsurgical or endovascular therapy, 2 of them whose aneurysms spontaneously thrombosed during follow up. One boy with left vertebral artery giant aneurysm died after endovascular therapy owing to gradual thrombosis in basilar artery. Another child had poor outcome because of rerupture of aneurysm before operation. Whereas the majority had a favorable outcome. Conclusions Intracranial aneurysms in children had many clinical and radiological characteristics different from those in adults : ( 1 ) remarkable male predominance; ( 2 ) ICA and MCA were the most common sites for aneurysms; (3) high incidence of large, traumatic, infectious, dissecting and fusiform aneurysms. (4)For pediatric intracranial aneurysms, both microsurgical approaches and endovascular treatment were effective. Endovaacular therapy was the best choice for complex aneurysms.     

Pediatric intracranial aneurysms——clinical characteristics and therapeutic strategies

Objective To assess the radiological characteristics and therapeutic strategies of intracranial aneurysms in children. Methods From our dedicated neurovascular databank of patients, we reviewed 23 consecutive children who had 24 intracranial aneurysms. There were 14 boys and 9 girls with a mean age of 9.09 years ( range 1 - 14 years ). Results Intracranial aneurysms in children ≤ 14 years constituted 1.3% of all intracranial aneurysms. Internal Carotid artery (ICA) and middle cerebral artery (MCA) were the most frequent sites for aneurysms. About 58.3% of the aneurysms were complex, including dissecting, pseudoaneurysm, giant and fusiform aneurysm. 1/3 of all aneurysms were located in posterior circulation. Only 1 case had multiple aneurysms in this case series. Almost half of all cases presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage and others presented with mass effect. 14 cases underwent endovascular treatment. 4 patients received microsurgical therapy. 5 cases did not receive microsurgical or endovascular therapy, 2 of them whose aneurysms spontaneously thrombosed during follow up. One boy with left vertebral artery giant aneurysm died after endovascular therapy owing to gradual thrombosis in basilar artery. Another child had poor outcome because of rerupture of aneurysm before operation. Whereas the majority had a favorable outcome. Conclusions Intracranial aneurysms in children had many clinical and radiological characteristics different from those in adults : ( 1 ) remarkable male predominance; ( 2 ) ICA and MCA were the most common sites for aneurysms; (3) high incidence of large, traumatic, infectious, dissecting and fusiform aneurysms. (4)For pediatric intracranial aneurysms, both microsurgical approaches and endovascular treatment were effective. Endovaacular therapy was the best choice for complex aneurysms.     

Outcomes of early physiotherapy in patients with cerebral aneurysms treated by surgical clipping or endovascular embolization

Early physiotherapy was given to 124 patients with ruptured or unruptured cerebral aneurysms who were treated by surgical clipping or endovascular embolization.Patients were divided into four groups according to their Hunt and Hess grade at admission and aneurysm treatment modality: Group 1,Hunt and Hess grade≤II and surgical clipping;Group 2,Hunt and Hess grade≤II and endovascular embolization;Group 3,Hunt and Hess grade≥III and surgical clipping;Group 4,Hunt and Hess grade≥III and endovascular embolization.Level of consciousness was evaluated using the Glasgow Coma Scale,functional status using the Glasgow Outcome Scale,level of the mobility using the Mobility Scale for acute stroke patients,and independence in activities of daily living using the Barthel Index.After early physiotherapy,the level of consciousness and functional status improved significantly in Groups 1,3,and 4;mobility improved significantly in all groups;and independence in activities of daily living improved significantly in Groups 1 and 3.At discharge, Groups 1 and 2 had better functional status than Groups 3 and 4.Level of consciousness,functional status,mobility and independence in activities of daily living improved after early physiotherapy. These findings suggest that early physiotherapy improved the prognosis of patients with cerebral aneurysms who were treated by surgical clipping or endovascular embolization.Patients with a worse clinical status at presentation had a poorer functional status at discharge.The outcome of physiotherapy was not affected by whether surgical clipping or endovascular embolization was chosen for treatment of the aneurysm.     

Pediatric intracranial aneurysms——clinical characteristics and therapeutic strategies

Objective To assess the radiological characteristics and therapeutic strategies of intracranial aneurysms in children. Methods From our dedicated neurovascular databank of patients, we reviewed 23 consecutive children who had 24 intracranial aneurysms. There were 14 boys and 9 girls with a mean age of 9.09 years ( range 1 - 14 years ). Results Intracranial aneurysms in children ≤ 14 years constituted 1.3% of all intracranial aneurysms. Internal Carotid artery (ICA) and middle cerebral artery (MCA) were the most frequent sites for aneurysms. About 58.3% of the aneurysms were complex, including dissecting, pseudoaneurysm, giant and fusiform aneurysm. 1/3 of all aneurysms were located in posterior circulation. Only 1 case had multiple aneurysms in this case series. Almost half of all cases presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage and others presented with mass effect. 14 cases underwent endovascular treatment. 4 patients received microsurgical therapy. 5 cases did not receive microsurgical or endovascular therapy, 2 of them whose aneurysms spontaneously thrombosed during follow up. One boy with left vertebral artery giant aneurysm died after endovascular therapy owing to gradual thrombosis in basilar artery. Another child had poor outcome because of rerupture of aneurysm before operation. Whereas the majority had a favorable outcome. Conclusions Intracranial aneurysms in children had many clinical and radiological characteristics different from those in adults : ( 1 ) remarkable male predominance; ( 2 ) ICA and MCA were the most common sites for aneurysms; (3) high incidence of large, traumatic, infectious, dissecting and fusiform aneurysms. (4)For pediatric intracranial aneurysms, both microsurgical approaches and endovascular treatment were effective. Endovaacular therapy was the best choice for complex aneurysms.     

Pediatric intracranial aneurysms——clinical characteristics and therapeutic strategies

Objective To assess the radiological characteristics and therapeutic strategies of intracranial aneurysms in children. Methods From our dedicated neurovascular databank of patients, we reviewed 23 consecutive children who had 24 intracranial aneurysms. There were 14 boys and 9 girls with a mean age of 9.09 years ( range 1 - 14 years ). Results Intracranial aneurysms in children ≤ 14 years constituted 1.3% of all intracranial aneurysms. Internal Carotid artery (ICA) and middle cerebral artery (MCA) were the most frequent sites for aneurysms. About 58.3% of the aneurysms were complex, including dissecting, pseudoaneurysm, giant and fusiform aneurysm. 1/3 of all aneurysms were located in posterior circulation. Only 1 case had multiple aneurysms in this case series. Almost half of all cases presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage and others presented with mass effect. 14 cases underwent endovascular treatment. 4 patients received microsurgical therapy. 5 cases did not receive microsurgical or endovascular therapy, 2 of them whose aneurysms spontaneously thrombosed during follow up. One boy with left vertebral artery giant aneurysm died after endovascular therapy owing to gradual thrombosis in basilar artery. Another child had poor outcome because of rerupture of aneurysm before operation. Whereas the majority had a favorable outcome. Conclusions Intracranial aneurysms in children had many clinical and radiological characteristics different from those in adults : ( 1 ) remarkable male predominance; ( 2 ) ICA and MCA were the most common sites for aneurysms; (3) high incidence of large, traumatic, infectious, dissecting and fusiform aneurysms. (4)For pediatric intracranial aneurysms, both microsurgical approaches and endovascular treatment were effective. Endovaacular therapy was the best choice for complex aneurysms.     

Pediatric intracranial aneurysms——clinical characteristics and therapeutic strategies

Objective To assess the radiological characteristics and therapeutic strategies of intracranial aneurysms in children. Methods From our dedicated neurovascular databank of patients, we reviewed 23 consecutive children who had 24 intracranial aneurysms. There were 14 boys and 9 girls with a mean age of 9.09 years ( range 1 - 14 years ). Results Intracranial aneurysms in children ≤ 14 years constituted 1.3% of all intracranial aneurysms. Internal Carotid artery (ICA) and middle cerebral artery (MCA) were the most frequent sites for aneurysms. About 58.3% of the aneurysms were complex, including dissecting, pseudoaneurysm, giant and fusiform aneurysm. 1/3 of all aneurysms were located in posterior circulation. Only 1 case had multiple aneurysms in this case series. Almost half of all cases presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage and others presented with mass effect. 14 cases underwent endovascular treatment. 4 patients received microsurgical therapy. 5 cases did not receive microsurgical or endovascular therapy, 2 of them whose aneurysms spontaneously thrombosed during follow up. One boy with left vertebral artery giant aneurysm died after endovascular therapy owing to gradual thrombosis in basilar artery. Another child had poor outcome because of rerupture of aneurysm before operation. Whereas the majority had a favorable outcome. Conclusions Intracranial aneurysms in children had many clinical and radiological characteristics different from those in adults : ( 1 ) remarkable male predominance; ( 2 ) ICA and MCA were the most common sites for aneurysms; (3) high incidence of large, traumatic, infectious, dissecting and fusiform aneurysms. (4)For pediatric intracranial aneurysms, both microsurgical approaches and endovascular treatment were effective. Endovaacular therapy was the best choice for complex aneurysms.     

Pediatric intracranial aneurysms——clinical characteristics and therapeutic strategies

Objective To assess the radiological characteristics and therapeutic strategies of intracranial aneurysms in children. Methods From our dedicated neurovascular databank of patients, we reviewed 23 consecutive children who had 24 intracranial aneurysms. There were 14 boys and 9 girls with a mean age of 9.09 years ( range 1 - 14 years ). Results Intracranial aneurysms in children ≤ 14 years constituted 1.3% of all intracranial aneurysms. Internal Carotid artery (ICA) and middle cerebral artery (MCA) were the most frequent sites for aneurysms. About 58.3% of the aneurysms were complex, including dissecting, pseudoaneurysm, giant and fusiform aneurysm. 1/3 of all aneurysms were located in posterior circulation. Only 1 case had multiple aneurysms in this case series. Almost half of all cases presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage and others presented with mass effect. 14 cases underwent endovascular treatment. 4 patients received microsurgical therapy. 5 cases did not receive microsurgical or endovascular therapy, 2 of them whose aneurysms spontaneously thrombosed during follow up. One boy with left vertebral artery giant aneurysm died after endovascular therapy owing to gradual thrombosis in basilar artery. Another child had poor outcome because of rerupture of aneurysm before operation. Whereas the majority had a favorable outcome. Conclusions Intracranial aneurysms in children had many clinical and radiological characteristics different from those in adults : ( 1 ) remarkable male predominance; ( 2 ) ICA and MCA were the most common sites for aneurysms; (3) high incidence of large, traumatic, infectious, dissecting and fusiform aneurysms. (4)For pediatric intracranial aneurysms, both microsurgical approaches and endovascular treatment were effective. Endovaacular therapy was the best choice for complex aneurysms.     

Pediatric intracranial aneurysms——clinical characteristics and therapeutic strategies

Objective To assess the radiological characteristics and therapeutic strategies of intracranial aneurysms in children. Methods From our dedicated neurovascular databank of patients, we reviewed 23 consecutive children who had 24 intracranial aneurysms. There were 14 boys and 9 girls with a mean age of 9.09 years ( range 1 - 14 years ). Results Intracranial aneurysms in children ≤ 14 years constituted 1.3% of all intracranial aneurysms. Internal Carotid artery (ICA) and middle cerebral artery (MCA) were the most frequent sites for aneurysms. About 58.3% of the aneurysms were complex, including dissecting, pseudoaneurysm, giant and fusiform aneurysm. 1/3 of all aneurysms were located in posterior circulation. Only 1 case had multiple aneurysms in this case series. Almost half of all cases presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage and others presented with mass effect. 14 cases underwent endovascular treatment. 4 patients received microsurgical therapy. 5 cases did not receive microsurgical or endovascular therapy, 2 of them whose aneurysms spontaneously thrombosed during follow up. One boy with left vertebral artery giant aneurysm died after endovascular therapy owing to gradual thrombosis in basilar artery. Another child had poor outcome because of rerupture of aneurysm before operation. Whereas the majority had a favorable outcome. Conclusions Intracranial aneurysms in children had many clinical and radiological characteristics different from those in adults : ( 1 ) remarkable male predominance; ( 2 ) ICA and MCA were the most common sites for aneurysms; (3) high incidence of large, traumatic, infectious, dissecting and fusiform aneurysms. (4)For pediatric intracranial aneurysms, both microsurgical approaches and endovascular treatment were effective. Endovaacular therapy was the best choice for complex aneurysms.     

Pediatric intracranial aneurysms——clinical characteristics and therapeutic strategies

Objective To assess the radiological characteristics and therapeutic strategies of intracranial aneurysms in children. Methods From our dedicated neurovascular databank of patients, we reviewed 23 consecutive children who had 24 intracranial aneurysms. There were 14 boys and 9 girls with a mean age of 9.09 years ( range 1 - 14 years ). Results Intracranial aneurysms in children ≤ 14 years constituted 1.3% of all intracranial aneurysms. Internal Carotid artery (ICA) and middle cerebral artery (MCA) were the most frequent sites for aneurysms. About 58.3% of the aneurysms were complex, including dissecting, pseudoaneurysm, giant and fusiform aneurysm. 1/3 of all aneurysms were located in posterior circulation. Only 1 case had multiple aneurysms in this case series. Almost half of all cases presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage and others presented with mass effect. 14 cases underwent endovascular treatment. 4 patients received microsurgical therapy. 5 cases did not receive microsurgical or endovascular therapy, 2 of them whose aneurysms spontaneously thrombosed during follow up. One boy with left vertebral artery giant aneurysm died after endovascular therapy owing to gradual thrombosis in basilar artery. Another child had poor outcome because of rerupture of aneurysm before operation. Whereas the majority had a favorable outcome. Conclusions Intracranial aneurysms in children had many clinical and radiological characteristics different from those in adults : ( 1 ) remarkable male predominance; ( 2 ) ICA and MCA were the most common sites for aneurysms; (3) high incidence of large, traumatic, infectious, dissecting and fusiform aneurysms. (4)For pediatric intracranial aneurysms, both microsurgical approaches and endovascular treatment were effective. Endovaacular therapy was the best choice for complex aneurysms.     

Pediatric intracranial aneurysms——clinical characteristics and therapeutic strategies

Objective To assess the radiological characteristics and therapeutic strategies of intracranial aneurysms in children. Methods From our dedicated neurovascular databank of patients, we reviewed 23 consecutive children who had 24 intracranial aneurysms. There were 14 boys and 9 girls with a mean age of 9.09 years ( range 1 - 14 years ). Results Intracranial aneurysms in children ≤ 14 years constituted 1.3% of all intracranial aneurysms. Internal Carotid artery (ICA) and middle cerebral artery (MCA) were the most frequent sites for aneurysms. About 58.3% of the aneurysms were complex, including dissecting, pseudoaneurysm, giant and fusiform aneurysm. 1/3 of all aneurysms were located in posterior circulation. Only 1 case had multiple aneurysms in this case series. Almost half of all cases presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage and others presented with mass effect. 14 cases underwent endovascular treatment. 4 patients received microsurgical therapy. 5 cases did not receive microsurgical or endovascular therapy, 2 of them whose aneurysms spontaneously thrombosed during follow up. One boy with left vertebral artery giant aneurysm died after endovascular therapy owing to gradual thrombosis in basilar artery. Another child had poor outcome because of rerupture of aneurysm before operation. Whereas the majority had a favorable outcome. Conclusions Intracranial aneurysms in children had many clinical and radiological characteristics different from those in adults : ( 1 ) remarkable male predominance; ( 2 ) ICA and MCA were the most common sites for aneurysms; (3) high incidence of large, traumatic, infectious, dissecting and fusiform aneurysms. (4)For pediatric intracranial aneurysms, both microsurgical approaches and endovascular treatment were effective. Endovaacular therapy was the best choice for complex aneurysms.     

Endovascular Treatment of Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysms with Flow Modification with the Use of the Pipeline Embolization Device

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE： The Pipeline Embolization Device was reported to be safe and effective in the treatment of sidewall aneurysms, preserving the patency of the vessels covered by the construct. However, to date, the safety and efficacy of this device in treating bifurcation aneurysms remains unknown. We report our preliminary experience with the use of the Pipeline Embolization Device in the management of MCA aneurysms located at the bifurcations, including mid-and long-term follow-up data. MATERIALS AND METHODS： Wide-neck MCA aneurysms, which give rise to a bifurcating or distal branch in which other endovascular techniques are thought to be unfeasible or more risky, were included. Data including demographics, aneurysm features, antiplatelet therapy, complications, and angiographic follow-up results for up to 30 months were recorded. RESULTS： Twenty-five aneurysms located at the MCA bifurcation （n =21 ） or distal （n =4） were treated. Of these, 22 were small and 3 were large. A single device was used in all but 2. No deaths occurred in the series. All patients had at least 1 control angiographic study, 21 of which were DSA （3 -30 months）, which showed that 12 of the rising branches were patent whereas 6 were filling in reduced caliber and 3 were occluded asymptomatically According to the last angiographic follow-up, complete occlusion was revealed in 21 of 25 aneurysms （84%）. CONCLUSIONS： The Pipeline Embolization Device provides a safe and effective treatment alternative for wide-neck MCA aneurysms that give rise to a bifurcating or distal branch when other endovascular techniques are thought to be unfeasible or more risky.     

夹闭术与血管内治疗破裂性宽颈动脉瘤的比较

Objective To analyze the clinical efficacy of clipping and endovascular treatment for ruptured wide-necked aneurysm Methods 143 patients with ruptured wide- necked aneurysm were treated by clipping ( n =83) or endovascular treatment ( n =60). Their complication rates、recurrence rates and modified Rankin scale scores at six months after leaving hospital were evaluated. Results The complication rate in endovasular treatment group was less than that in clipping group( P ＜ 0.05) significantly. The recurrence rate in clipping group was less than that in endovasular treatment group( P ＜ 0. 05) significantly. The modified Rankin scale in endovasular embolization group was less than that in clipping group( P ＜ 0. 05) significantly. Higher recurrence rate and lower complication rate were observed in endovasular treatment group. Patients with endovascular treatment had better prognosis. Conclusion Endovascular treatment for ruptured wide - necked aneurysm is efficient and safe. Better quality of life could be achieved.     

夹闭术与血管内治疗破裂性宽颈动脉瘤的比较

Objective To analyze the clinical efficacy of clipping and endovascular treatment for ruptured wide-necked aneurysm Methods 143 patients with ruptured wide- necked aneurysm were treated by clipping ( n =83) or endovascular treatment ( n =60). Their complication rates、recurrence rates and modified Rankin scale scores at six months after leaving hospital were evaluated. Results The complication rate in endovasular treatment group was less than that in clipping group( P ＜ 0.05) significantly. The recurrence rate in clipping group was less than that in endovasular treatment group( P ＜ 0. 05) significantly. The modified Rankin scale in endovasular embolization group was less than that in clipping group( P ＜ 0. 05) significantly. Higher recurrence rate and lower complication rate were observed in endovasular treatment group. Patients with endovascular treatment had better prognosis. Conclusion Endovascular treatment for ruptured wide - necked aneurysm is efficient and safe. Better quality of life could be achieved.     

颅内夹层动脉瘤血管内栓塞治疗

Objective To analyze the clinical features of intracranial dissecting aneurysm and summarize the experience of its endovascular embolization. Methods 16 cases of intracranial dissecting aneurysm were treated by endovascular embolization. Among these 16 patients, 3 patients were treated with single stent or double stent placement technique, 9 patients were treated with stent- assisted coil embolization technique, 3 patients were ball artery occluded using the balloon - assisted or coil - assisted technique, and 1 patient was treated by simple coil embolization. Results Out of the 16 patients, 9 cases were completely occluded ( including parent artery occlusion cases ), 3 cases were subtotally occluded, 4 cases were incompletely occluded ( including cases of stent implantation ). Followed up for 6 months to 3 years, in addition to 1 case of early death, GOS evaluation results were respectively: grade Ⅰ 8 cases, grade Ⅱ 4 cases, grade Ⅲ 2 cases, grade Ⅳ 1 case. Cerebral angiography was carried out in 8 follow - up patients. No recurrence was watched in 7 cases, aneurysm neck recanalization was watched in 1 case, follow up was continued. Conclusion According to different localization of intracranial aneurysm and different pathological features, different methods of endovascular embolization are selected. It is the safe and effective treatment of dissecting aneurysm.     

颅内夹层动脉瘤血管内栓塞治疗

Objective To analyze the clinical features of intracranial dissecting aneurysm and summarize the experience of its endovascular embolization. Methods 16 cases of intracranial dissecting aneurysm were treated by endovascular embolization. Among these 16 patients, 3 patients were treated with single stent or double stent placement technique, 9 patients were treated with stent- assisted coil embolization technique, 3 patients were ball artery occluded using the balloon - assisted or coil - assisted technique, and 1 patient was treated by simple coil embolization. Results Out of the 16 patients, 9 cases were completely occluded ( including parent artery occlusion cases ), 3 cases were subtotally occluded, 4 cases were incompletely occluded ( including cases of stent implantation ). Followed up for 6 months to 3 years, in addition to 1 case of early death, GOS evaluation results were respectively: grade Ⅰ 8 cases, grade Ⅱ 4 cases, grade Ⅲ 2 cases, grade Ⅳ 1 case. Cerebral angiography was carried out in 8 follow - up patients. No recurrence was watched in 7 cases, aneurysm neck recanalization was watched in 1 case, follow up was continued. Conclusion According to different localization of intracranial aneurysm and different pathological features, different methods of endovascular embolization are selected. It is the safe and effective treatment of dissecting aneurysm.     

血管内栓塞治疗颅内动脉瘤时间窗的临床评价

Objective To evaluate the effects of endovascular embolization treatment for intracranial aneurysms in different time. Methods To respectively analyse the clinical data of 165 cases of ruptured intracranial aneurysm treated by endovascular treatment. The patients were divided into 3 groups accrodding to the time of treatment, endovascular reatments were stated within 24 h in group A, 3 d in group B and after 3 d in group C. The outcomes and complications including rebleeding, vasospasm and hydrocephala of 3 groups were compared. Results The incidence of rebleeding, vasospasm and hydrocephala in group A and B were lower than that in group C ( P ＜ 0. 01 ). Vasospasm in group C was most severe. The GOS score was highest in group A and lowest in group C. Conclusion Endovascular embolization treatment is a safe and effective method for treatment of intracranial aneurysm. The timing of treatment is a major factor for technical success.     

血管内栓塞治疗颅内动脉瘤时间窗的临床评价

Objective To evaluate the effects of endovascular embolization treatment for intracranial aneurysms in different time. Methods To respectively analyse the clinical data of 165 cases of ruptured intracranial aneurysm treated by endovascular treatment. The patients were divided into 3 groups accrodding to the time of treatment, endovascular reatments were stated within 24 h in group A, 3 d in group B and after 3 d in group C. The outcomes and complications including rebleeding, vasospasm and hydrocephala of 3 groups were compared. Results The incidence of rebleeding, vasospasm and hydrocephala in group A and B were lower than that in group C ( P ＜ 0. 01 ). Vasospasm in group C was most severe. The GOS score was highest in group A and lowest in group C. Conclusion Endovascular embolization treatment is a safe and effective method for treatment of intracranial aneurysm. The timing of treatment is a major factor for technical success.     

支架成形术治疗特发性颅高压综合征合并静脉窦狭窄的疗效

Objective To explore the diagnosis of cerebral venous sinus stenosis (CVSS) in idiopathic intraeranial hypertension(IIH),and to evaluate the efficacy and risk of venous sinus stenting treatment for CVSS.Methods Twenty-five patients with refractory IIH complicated with CVSS underwent examination with magnetic resonance venography(MRV),digital subtraction angiography(DSA)and direct retrograde cerebral venography and inanometry to confirm morphologic features of IIH and measure venous pressures.14 patients who showed severe stenosis of venous sinuses with the pressure gradient across the stenosis＞150 mm H2O(1mm H2O=0.0098 kPa)were treated with venous sinus stenting and were followed-up for more than 6 months.Intrasinus pressures and clinical progression were evaluated after the procedure.The IIH related clinical presentation,complications and the venous sinus condition were accessed during the follow-up period. Results Sinus stenting angioplasty was succeeded in all 14 patients.In all patients,venous sinus stenosis was improved after stenting procedure(the residual stenosis rate＜5%)and intrasinus pressure was reduced (the pressure gradient vanished or ＜20 mm H2O).The clinical symptoms in all the patients were impmved or disappeared at discharge and intracranial pressures were normalized within 3 monks after the procedure.During the follow-up period of (22.3±19.0) months (range 6 to 72 months),no patient had recurrence of IIH.In all cases,DSA or MRV was performed at 6-month follow-up and demonstrated absence of sinus thrombosis and stenosis.Conclusions Patients with IIH should be assessed for CVSS.MRV or DSA was recommended for these patients as a routine work-up.Cerebral venography and mauometry are helpful to evaluate the relation between venous ontflow obstruction and intracranial hypertension.If severe CVSS is presented in patient,endovascular treatment of venous sinus stenting shows promise as an alternative treatment. Additional randomized and controlled clinical research on treatment of CVSS is needed.     

神经电生理监测颅内动脉瘤介入治疗

Objective To study the application of neuroelectrophysiological monitoring for interventional therapy of intracranial aneurysms. Methods 22 patients with intracranial aneurysm were received neuroelectrophysiological monitoring during interventional therapy. Somatosensory evoked potential(SSEP) 、brainstem auditory evoked potential (BAEP) and visual evoked potential(VEP) were monitored during operation according to the position of intracranial aneurysm. Results 20 patients recovered well after operation. Temporary and hemiplegia were observed in 1 patient respectively. SSEP changes were observed in 8 patients, BAEP change in 1, and VEP change in 1. Cerebral ischemia was detected in 8 patients by neuroelectrophysiological monitoring and patients were given adequate management immediately. The therapeutic schedule of 2 patients were changed during neuroelectrophysiological monitoring in order to decrease the risk. 1 patient was evaluated again during neuroelectrophysiological monitoring so that the original interventional therapy schedule was not given up. Conclusion Neuroelectrophysiological monitoring is significantly important during interventional therapy of intracranial aneurysm, which could reduce the risk of cerebral ischemia and enhance treatment security.