NeurointerventionPub Date : 2025-10-02DOI: 10.5469/neuroint.2025.00682
Pablo Ros-Arlanzón, Diego José Corona-García, Manuel Dieter Warnken-Miralles, Elisa Ginés-Murcia, Luis Moreno-Navarro, Raquel Hernández-Lorid, Isabel Beltrán-Blasco, Nicolás López-Hernández
{"title":"Silent Threats: Asymptomatic Re-Thrombosis in Carotid Web and the Window for Preventive Intervention.","authors":"Pablo Ros-Arlanzón, Diego José Corona-García, Manuel Dieter Warnken-Miralles, Elisa Ginés-Murcia, Luis Moreno-Navarro, Raquel Hernández-Lorid, Isabel Beltrán-Blasco, Nicolás López-Hernández","doi":"10.5469/neuroint.2025.00682","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5469/neuroint.2025.00682","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Carotid web (CW) is an underrecognized cause of recurrent ischemic stroke in young patients with cryptogenic stroke, and its optimal management remains uncertain. This study aimed to determine the recurrence of ischemic events and the incidence of asymptomatic thrombus formation in CW, in order to optimize secondary prevention strategies.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with CW at a comprehensive stroke center in Spain between January 2021 and December 2024. CW was identified via computed tomography angiography or digital subtraction angiography. We assessed stroke recurrence, asymptomatic thrombus formation, and secondary prevention strategies. Early duplex sonography was systematically performed during hospitalization to detect in-hospital re-thrombosis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 23 patients with CW-related ischemic stroke, 2 (8.7%) experienced recurrent ipsilateral stroke. Notably 4 (17.4%) patients exhibited thrombus formation within the CW, 3 of them while still hospitalized, detected through early duplex sonography. These findings, which preceded any clinical recurrence, prompted timely anatomical correction via stenting or endarterectomy, with no further events observed. All patients with clinical or radiologic recurrence (n=6) underwent either carotid stenting (n=4) or endarterectomy (n=2), after which no further ischemic events were observed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>CW carries a substantial risk of early thrombus formation and recurrent ischemic stroke. Routine early neurosonologic monitoring during hospitalization can detect in-hospital re-thrombosis and enable timely intervention with stenting or endarterectomy, which appears effective in preventing recurrence.</p>","PeriodicalId":19140,"journal":{"name":"Neurointervention","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145207032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurointerventionPub Date : 2025-09-02DOI: 10.5469/neuroint.2025.00556
Dae Chul Suh, Kang Jun Yoon
{"title":"Outcome Analysis and Early Concept Development to Identify the Most Suitable Woven EndoBridge Size Based on Various Shapes of Cerebral Aneurysms.","authors":"Dae Chul Suh, Kang Jun Yoon","doi":"10.5469/neuroint.2025.00556","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5469/neuroint.2025.00556","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The selection of the appropriate Woven EndoBridge (WEB) size is the most critical aspect of the decision-making process in aneurysm WEB embolization. However, there are currently no precise criteria for measuring WEB size that correspond to each aneurysm. This study presents a process that includes a WEB index for determining the exact volume based on various aneurysm shape types.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Sixty consecutive aneurysms treated with WEB device were included. The volume measurements of the aneurysms, based on their column configurations, were compared with WEB volume to assess the accuracy of the fit within each aneurysm. After categorizing the aneurysms into symmetric and asymmetric shapes, they were further classified into 5 types according to their configurations. We estimated outcomes, including any events or recurrences, and calculated WEB index (WEB volume/aneurysm volume) along with the median and interquartile range to evaluate differences based on shape type. A statistical analysis was conducted to identify associations between various variables and stenting and/or recurrence.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Symmetric aneurysms (n=39, 65%) were more prevalent than asymmetric aneurysms (n=21, 35%). Among the 5 shape types, the column shape was the most common (n=32, 53%), followed by submarine (n=9, 15%), sphere (n=7, 12%), boots (n=6, 10%), and mitten (n=6, 10%) shapes. The median WEB index was 0.96. Asymmetric aneurysm shapes were associated with stent-assisted procedures (oversizing) (P=0.029) and the presence of sac remnants or recurrence (undersizing) (P=0.033). There were no adverse events reported, except for 1 non-procedure-related death at 7 months and 2 retreatments among 3 recurred aneurysms during a mean magnetic resonance angiography follow-up of 8 months (range, 3-21 months) and a mean clinical follow-up of 12 months (range, 3-30 months).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Outcome of WEB embolization depended on aneurysm configuration (shape types) and the measurement of aneurysm volume (WEB index).</p>","PeriodicalId":19140,"journal":{"name":"Neurointervention","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144962600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Technical Feasibility and Efficacy of Flow-Guided Microcatheter Delivery of i-ED Coils for Parent Artery Occlusion in Posterior Fossa Peripheral Aneurysms.","authors":"Hiroki Takahashi, Toshinori Matsushige, Masahiro Hosogai, Shinichiro Oku, Nobutaka Horie","doi":"10.5469/neuroint.2025.00521","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5469/neuroint.2025.00521","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peripheral aneurysms in the posterior circulation are rare vascular pathologies and their treatment remains challenging. Microsurgical procedures for these aneurysms are complex, lengthy, and highly invasive. Endovascular parent artery occlusion could be considered as an alternative treatment of choice; however, it is inherently challenging due to the small vessel caliber and fine manipulation required. Small bore flow-guided microcatheters (1.5 Fr) with high peripheral accessibility are currently available, whereas compatible coils remain limited. The brand-new i-ED coils can be compatible with these microcatheters. We herein present our patient series of peripheral aneurysms in the posterior fossa that were treated endovascularly, and discuss key technical tips and potential pitfalls.</p>","PeriodicalId":19140,"journal":{"name":"Neurointervention","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144962558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurointerventionPub Date : 2025-07-23DOI: 10.5469/neuroint.2025.00465
Chang Hun Kim, Jongsoo Kang, Soo-Kyoung Kim, Dae Seob Choi, Nack-Cheon Choi
{"title":"Infarct Location Matters: Basal Ganglia Involvement Predicts Poor Outcomes despite Successful Endovascular Thrombectomy in Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke.","authors":"Chang Hun Kim, Jongsoo Kang, Soo-Kyoung Kim, Dae Seob Choi, Nack-Cheon Choi","doi":"10.5469/neuroint.2025.00465","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5469/neuroint.2025.00465","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Infarct location may significantly influence clinical outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) treated with endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). This study aimed to investigate the impact of basal ganglia (BG) infarction on outcomes in AIS patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) who achieved successful recanalization.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We retrospectively analyzed consecutive AIS patients who underwent EVT at our center between March 2016 and January 2019. Patients with LVO who achieved successful recanalization (modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction ≥2b) were included. Preprocedural diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) was used to identify BG infarction. Poor outcome was defined as a 3-month modified Rankin Scale score of 3-6. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify independent predictors of poor outcome.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 222 patients were included, of whom 160 (72.1%) had BG infarction. Independent predictors of poor outcome included older age (odds ratio [OR], 1.10; P<0.001), higher National Institute of Health Stroke Scale scores (OR, 1.20; P<0.001), lower DWI-Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Scores (OR, 0.79; P=0.009), hemorrhagic transformation (OR, 2.97; P=0.031), and BG infarction (OR, 4.14; P=0.002).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>BG infarction was independently associated with poor outcome despite successful recanalization. These findings underscore the prognostic importance of infarct location and support the need for tailored treatment strategies in AIS patients with BG involvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":19140,"journal":{"name":"Neurointervention","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144690993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurointerventionPub Date : 2025-07-02DOI: 10.5469/neuroint.2025.00388
João Victor Sanders, Krishna Joshi, Marion Oliver, Demetrius Lopes
{"title":"Axillary Artery Access for Neuroendovascular Procedures in Infants: Where to Go When Femoral Puncture Fails?","authors":"João Victor Sanders, Krishna Joshi, Marion Oliver, Demetrius Lopes","doi":"10.5469/neuroint.2025.00388","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5469/neuroint.2025.00388","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The femoral artery approach is the primary neuroendovascular access in pediatric patients. However, alternative access sites are sometimes essential. We present the first report of axillary arterial access for neuroendovascular intervention in an infant, and a literature review on pediatric access routes. We present a case of a neonate diagnosed with vein of Galen malformation, with failed canulation of the femoral artery. A right axillary artery access was successfully employed for the intervention. The patient showed improvement and no complications. We demonstrate the feasibility of axillary artery access for neuroendovascular intervention, which may be an alternative for similar challenging cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":19140,"journal":{"name":"Neurointervention","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144541473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurointerventionPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-05-15DOI: 10.5469/neuroint.2025.00262
Maximilian Thormann, Roland Schwab, Anastasios Mpotsaris, Maciej Powerski, Daniel Behme
{"title":"Venous Sinus Stenting Alone as an Effective Treatment for Complex Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas with Sinus Thrombosis.","authors":"Maximilian Thormann, Roland Schwab, Anastasios Mpotsaris, Maciej Powerski, Daniel Behme","doi":"10.5469/neuroint.2025.00262","DOIUrl":"10.5469/neuroint.2025.00262","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) are rare vascular malformations, often complicated by sinus thrombosis and cortical reflux. We report a patient with a Cognard Type IIb dAVF at the right transverse sinus and ipsilateral sigmoid sinus thrombosis, unsuitable for conventional embolization due to contralateral sinus hypoplasia. A novel therapeutic approach involving direct jugular vein puncture, venous recanalization, and stenting using a stiff 0.035-inch guidewire effectively downgraded the dAVF to Cognard Type I. At 3-month follow-up, stable angiographic outcomes, marked clinical improvement, and absence of seizures confirmed the efficacy of sinus stenting as a standalone treatment in an anatomically challenging case.</p>","PeriodicalId":19140,"journal":{"name":"Neurointervention","volume":" ","pages":"89-93"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12183366/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144079270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurointerventionPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-03-07DOI: 10.5469/neuroint.2025.00073
Nagatsuki Tomura, Masaki Sonoda, Takashi Shuto
{"title":"Hemifacial Spasm Caused by Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Compression due to Vertebral Artery Aneurysm: Management with Stent-Assisted Coil Embolization.","authors":"Nagatsuki Tomura, Masaki Sonoda, Takashi Shuto","doi":"10.5469/neuroint.2025.00073","DOIUrl":"10.5469/neuroint.2025.00073","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 45-year-old female presented with progressive right hemifacial spasm (HFS) over 6 months. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed the right posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) as the culprit vessel for HFS and a fusiform aneurysm in the vertebral artery (VA) just proximal to it. Following the patient's request for endovascular treatment of the VA, stent-assisted coil embolization was performed to achieve PICA deviation through VA straightening after stent placement and thereby reduce HFS symptoms. At 21 months post-procedure, her HFS had resolved, with imaging confirming PICA deviation due to VA straightening, suggesting that this anatomical change contributed to symptom resolution.</p>","PeriodicalId":19140,"journal":{"name":"Neurointervention","volume":" ","pages":"109-113"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12183365/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143567366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Trans-Galen Approach for Embolization of Sphenoparietal Sinus Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas.","authors":"Dang-Khoi Tran, Minh-Anh Nguyen, Thanh-Tinh Truong, Yuang-Seng Tsuei, Quoc-Tuan Tran","doi":"10.5469/neuroint.2025.00094","DOIUrl":"10.5469/neuroint.2025.00094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A patient in their early 60s presented with a headache and right-sided numbness. Imaging revealed a hemorrhagic lesion in the left thalamus and venous engorgement involving the left sphenoparietal sinus, with drainage through the basal vein of Rosenthal and the superficial middle cerebral vein. The trans-Galen approach was utilized for embolization, successfully obliterating the fistulas using coils without retrograde opacification. Post-procedure angiography demonstrated complete occlusion. This case underscores the trans-Galen approach as a safe and effective strategy for managing complex sphenoparietal sinus dural arteriovenous fistulas, providing direct access while minimizing complications and ensuring procedural success.</p>","PeriodicalId":19140,"journal":{"name":"Neurointervention","volume":" ","pages":"114-118"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12183361/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143605333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurointerventionPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-05-09DOI: 10.5469/neuroint.2025.00199
Grzegorz Marek Karwacki, Guillaume Marie, Alexander von Hessling
{"title":"Technical Aspects and Tips and Tricks for Double Stent Retriever Thrombectomy.","authors":"Grzegorz Marek Karwacki, Guillaume Marie, Alexander von Hessling","doi":"10.5469/neuroint.2025.00199","DOIUrl":"10.5469/neuroint.2025.00199","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Randomized clinical trials have established the clinical efficacy of mechanical revascularization compared to drug therapy. Successful reperfusion in mechanical thrombectomy is achieved in 53% to 83% of cases, often requiring multiple thrombectomies, which can prolong procedure times and potentially lead to worse outcomes and higher complication risks. The current body of literature suggests that the first pass effect (FPE) is of paramount importance. To achieve a higher FPE, a double stent retriever (DSR) technique is becoming more popular. This publication shares our experience, challenges, and learning journey in implementing DSR in our department.</p>","PeriodicalId":19140,"journal":{"name":"Neurointervention","volume":" ","pages":"82-88"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12183364/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144021253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}