Maria Cristina Barba, Roberta Muni, Angela Sardaro, Alessio Baioni, Antonio Marrazzo, Vincent Costalat, Angelo Di Naro, Francesco Filippone, Suela Vukcaj, Maurizio Portaluri, Federico Cagnazzo
{"title":"Radiation-associated intracranial aneurysms: A systematic review of clinical presentation, morphology, and treatment outcomes.","authors":"Maria Cristina Barba, Roberta Muni, Angela Sardaro, Alessio Baioni, Antonio Marrazzo, Vincent Costalat, Angelo Di Naro, Francesco Filippone, Suela Vukcaj, Maurizio Portaluri, Federico Cagnazzo","doi":"10.1177/15910199251372511","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15910199251372511","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundRadiation-associated intracranial aneurysms (RAIs) are a rare but increasingly recognized late complication of cranial and cervical radiotherapy, particularly among long-term survivors of head and neck tumors. This study aims to provide a comprehensive review of the clinical, anatomical, and therapeutic characteristics of RAIs.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review of published RAI cases (1984-2024), collecting data on patient demographics, oncologic history, aneurysm morphology and location, latency from radiotherapy, clinical presentation, and treatment outcomes. The review followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines.ResultsA total of 103 patients with 142 intracranial aneurysms were included. The mean latency between radiotherapy and aneurysm diagnosis was 11.3 years (range: 2-21 years). The mean age at radiotherapy was 36.7 years (range: 4 months to 79 years), and the mean age at aneurysm diagnosis was 47.8 years (range: 6-90 years). Aneurysms were most commonly located in the internal carotid artery (32%) and posterior circulation (23%). Morphologically, 45.1% were dissecting or nonsaccular. Half of the aneurysms presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage. Approximately 65% underwent treatment, with about two-thirds managed via endovascular approaches-primarily coiling and stent-assisted coiling. Adequate occlusion was achieved in 66% of aneurysms overall, with an even higher rate of complete/near-complete occlusion-73.1%-among endovascularly treated aneurysms, compared to 48.5% for those treated surgically. The mean radiological follow-up period was 19.5 months.ConclusionRadiation-associated intracranial aneurysms are rare vascular lesions with distinct anatomical and clinical features. Early recognition and sustained long-term monitoring are crucial to enable timely intervention. Further research is needed to establish evidence-based strategies for screening and managing this high-risk population.</p>","PeriodicalId":49174,"journal":{"name":"Interventional Neuroradiology","volume":" ","pages":"2730-2741"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12436334/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145070977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yigit Can Senol, Mona Asghariahmadabad, Daniel L Cooke, Luis E Savastano
{"title":"A case of recurrent subdural hematoma after unilateral MMA embolization that resolved after contralateral MMA embolization.","authors":"Yigit Can Senol, Mona Asghariahmadabad, Daniel L Cooke, Luis E Savastano","doi":"10.1177/15910199241267342","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15910199241267342","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Middle meningeal artery embolization (MMAe) is rapidly emerging as a valuable intervention to decrease the risk of recurrent subdural hematoma (SDH) after surgical evacuation. The role of upfront bilateral MMAe for unilateral SDH and the value of contralateral MMAe after SDH recurrence post evacuation and ipsilateral MMAe are still unknown. Here, we report the case of an elderly patient that presented with a large acute on chronic SDH and underwent surgical drainage and ipsilateral MMAe (with Contour PVA particles, 150-250 µm). At one month follow-up, he was found to have a significant radiographic recurrence of the SDH with interval acute hemorrhage. Angiography revealed complete occlusion of the trunk of the previously embolized ipsilateral MMA, and the presence of robust anastomotic branches from the contralateral MMA crossing the midline to collateralize patent distal branches of the previously embolized MMA. Decision was made to proceed with contralateral MMAe, which resulted in near complete SDH resolution at 6 months follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":49174,"journal":{"name":"Interventional Neuroradiology","volume":" ","pages":"2880-2884"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11632714/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142808236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kyriakos Papadimitriou, Shyle H Mehta, Danielle Golub, Timothy White, Kevin Shah, Athos Patsalides
{"title":"Eclipse balloon-assisted straight sinus thrombectomy: A novel technique.","authors":"Kyriakos Papadimitriou, Shyle H Mehta, Danielle Golub, Timothy White, Kevin Shah, Athos Patsalides","doi":"10.1177/15910199241238277","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15910199241238277","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis comprises 0.5% of all strokes and usually affects young adults. Straight sinus involvement is relatively rare, and it is associated with poor prognosis. Intravenous anticoagulation is considered the first line of treatment. Endovascular approaches such as direct catheter thrombolysis, balloon-assisted thrombolysis, and mechanical thrombectomy may be more efficient and should be considered in cases in which there is involvement of the deep venous system, declining neurological status, or less invasive treatment options have failed. In this work, we describe a novel technique of ECLIPSE 2L balloon (Balt, Irvine, CA) assisted mechanical thrombectomy for straight sinus thrombosis and a review of dural sinus thrombosis management.</p>","PeriodicalId":49174,"journal":{"name":"Interventional Neuroradiology","volume":" ","pages":"2050-2053"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11569751/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140060963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Raphael Camerotte, Marina Vilardo, Filipe Virgilio Ribeiro, Jhon E Bocanegra-Becerra, Ocilio Ribeiro Gonçalves, Luis Paleare, Saul Dominici, Arthur Parke C Corvelo, Christian Ken Fukunaga, Lucas Pari Mitre, Thierry Sobral, Marcio Yuri Ferreira, Christian Ferreira, David Gordon, David Langer, Yafell Serulle
{"title":"Efficacy and safety of anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapies in the medical management of carotid free-floating thrombus: A systematic review.","authors":"Raphael Camerotte, Marina Vilardo, Filipe Virgilio Ribeiro, Jhon E Bocanegra-Becerra, Ocilio Ribeiro Gonçalves, Luis Paleare, Saul Dominici, Arthur Parke C Corvelo, Christian Ken Fukunaga, Lucas Pari Mitre, Thierry Sobral, Marcio Yuri Ferreira, Christian Ferreira, David Gordon, David Langer, Yafell Serulle","doi":"10.1177/15910199241304164","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15910199241304164","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundThe optimal treatment for carotid free-floating thrombus (CFFT) remains uncertain due to limited evidence, with no randomized clinical trials and scarce guidelines, such as ESVS 2023, favoring conservative management. Anticoagulation (ACT) and antiplatelet (APT) therapies are emerging as promising alternatives to high-risk surgical interventions. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ACT and APT therapies for CFFT.MethodsA systematic search was performed across PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases. Safety and efficacy endpoints were assessed. A two-sample <i>t</i>-test compared baseline characteristics between groups, and a Chi-square test evaluated differences in categorical variables. Statistical significance was set at <i>p</i> < 0.05. Data were analyzed using R 4.3.0 with the meta package v.7.0-0.ResultsFour studies met the inclusion criteria, involving 170 patients diagnosed with CFFT. The APT group included 96 patients (mean age 55.35 ± 13.52 years; 56.25% male), and the ACT group included 74 patients (mean age 58.57 ± 14.28 years; 51.35% male). Thrombus regression was slightly lower in APT (42%) compared to ACT (48%). Both groups showed similar rates of residual stenosis. Antiplatelet had fewer ischemic events within 30 days (none vs. 4% in ACT) and lower intracranial hemorrhage rates (3.3% vs. 5.4% in ACT) but higher mortality (6.3% vs. none in ACT).ConclusionBoth ACT and APT are effective for managing CFFT, each with distinct efficacy and safety profiles. However, randomized trials are necessary to better assess these therapies in CFFT management.</p>","PeriodicalId":49174,"journal":{"name":"Interventional Neuroradiology","volume":" ","pages":"1796-1805"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11629359/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142802930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arsida Bajrami, Serdar Geyik, Ozgur Ertugrul, Eren Erdem, Jose I Gallego Leon, Giorgio Barbieri, Carlos Dominguez Rodriguez, Jose Carlos Rayón-Aledo, Antonio I Sagredo Barra, Fernando S Sanchez Blanco, Carmen Serna Candel, Francisco Jose Montalverne, Lidemarcks I Andrade, Diego Bandeira, Jose Bezerra, Hellen Carm, Henrique Coelho Silva, Alessandra Braga Cruz Guedes de Morais, Adson Freitas de Lucena, Fabricio O Lima, George Mendes, Felipe A Rocha, Karlis Kupcs, Helmuts Kidikas, Janis Vetra, Gyula Gal, Anabel Diaz, Raul G Nogueira
{"title":"Rapidpulse<sup>TM</sup> cyclic aspiration system for acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusions.","authors":"Arsida Bajrami, Serdar Geyik, Ozgur Ertugrul, Eren Erdem, Jose I Gallego Leon, Giorgio Barbieri, Carlos Dominguez Rodriguez, Jose Carlos Rayón-Aledo, Antonio I Sagredo Barra, Fernando S Sanchez Blanco, Carmen Serna Candel, Francisco Jose Montalverne, Lidemarcks I Andrade, Diego Bandeira, Jose Bezerra, Hellen Carm, Henrique Coelho Silva, Alessandra Braga Cruz Guedes de Morais, Adson Freitas de Lucena, Fabricio O Lima, George Mendes, Felipe A Rocha, Karlis Kupcs, Helmuts Kidikas, Janis Vetra, Gyula Gal, Anabel Diaz, Raul G Nogueira","doi":"10.1177/15910199241239094","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15910199241239094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundThe best strategy to achieve optimal reperfusion outcomes during mechanical thrombectomy remains to be defined. The RapidPulse<sup>TM</sup> Cyclic Aspiration System is a novel technology, delivering high-frequency pulsed vacuum forces to increase the efficiency of aspiration thrombectomy.MethodsProspective, multicenter, open-label, core lab-adjudicated, two-arm study comparing safety and efficacy of a feasibility version of the RapidPulse<sup>TM</sup> system compared with contemporary controls. Primary endpoint was the rate of mTICI ≥ 2c after first-pass effect (FPE). Additional efficacy endpoints were the rates of mTICI <math><mo>≥</mo></math> 2b after first pass (modified FPE (mFPE)), last pass with study device defined as frontline technical success, and after all passes including rescue therapy. The primary safety endpoints included symptomatic ICH (sICH) within 24 h post-procedure.ResultsBetween February 2022 to December 2022, 80 subjects were consented and enrolled in the study (n = 40 treatment arm, n = 40 control arm). In the intent to treat (ITT) population, mean age was 67.8 ± 11.5 years; 19 (47.5%) were male. Median NIHSS score was 16 (IQR: 13-22). Median ASPECTS score was 9 (IQR: 8-10). The rate of mTICI ≥ 2c after first pass was 53.9% in ITT population (60.0% in per-protocol population) versus 38.5% in the corresponding control population. Functional independence (mRS 0-2) at 90 days was achieved in 61.1% (22/36) in the RapidPulse<sup>TM</sup> arm and 52.8% (19/36) in the control arm. In the RapidPulse<sup>TM</sup> arm, no sICH within 24 h and no device-related morbidity or mortality occurred.ConclusionPreliminary data suggests RapidPulse<sup>TM</sup> Aspiration System is highly effective and safe for recanalization of large vessel occlusions.</p>","PeriodicalId":49174,"journal":{"name":"Interventional Neuroradiology","volume":" ","pages":"1314-1321"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11571368/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140186100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ajay A Madhavan, Greta B Liebo, Francis Baffour, Felix E Diehn, Timothy P Maus, Naveen S Murthy, Nicholas G Rhodes, Christin A Tiegs-Heiden
{"title":"A review of epidural and non-epidural contrast flow patterns during fluoroscopic and CT-guided epidural steroid injections.","authors":"Ajay A Madhavan, Greta B Liebo, Francis Baffour, Felix E Diehn, Timothy P Maus, Naveen S Murthy, Nicholas G Rhodes, Christin A Tiegs-Heiden","doi":"10.1177/15910199231221857","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15910199231221857","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Epidural steroid injections are commonly performed using fluoroscopic or CT guidance. With both modalities, the injection of contrast material is necessary before steroid administration to ensure adequate epidural flow and exclude non-epidural flow. While fluoroscopic guidance is conventional, CT is utilized at some centers and can be particularly helpful in the setting of challenging or postoperative anatomy. It is important for proceduralists to be adept at evaluating contrast media flow patterns under both modalities. The goal of this review article is to describe and provide examples of epidural and non-epidural flow patterns on both conventional fluoroscopy and CT. Specific non-epidural patterns discussed include intrathecal flow, intradural/subdural flow, vascular uptake, flow into the retrodural space of Okada, inadvertent facet joint flow, and intradiscal flow.</p>","PeriodicalId":49174,"journal":{"name":"Interventional Neuroradiology","volume":" ","pages":"1935-1947"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11571312/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139099001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shigeta Miyake, Andrew Falzon, Tze Phei Kee, Hugo Andrade, Timo Krings
{"title":"Treatment of an intracranial aneurysm in the setting of fenestration of cranial division of the internal carotid artery: Technical considerations and a literature review.","authors":"Shigeta Miyake, Andrew Falzon, Tze Phei Kee, Hugo Andrade, Timo Krings","doi":"10.1177/15910199241262845","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15910199241262845","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although rare, cerebral arterial fenestration may present challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Here we present a case of a supraclinoid internal carotid artery (ICA) fenestration adjacent to an ICA aneurysm, successfully treated with balloon-assisted coil embolization. A female in her 50's presented with an acute subarachnoid hemorrhage from a ruptured left ICA-ophthalmic artery (OA) aneurysm. Digital subtraction angiography revealed a focal ICA fenestration distal to the posterior communicating artery (Pcom). The patient underwent successful coil embolization of the aneurysm using the balloon-assisted technique. No immediate hemorrhagic, thromboembolic, or neurological complications were observed. The patient was discharged in good condition after 2 weeks of hospitalization. A comprehensive literature review of 33 cases was subsequently performed to understand the characteristics of this condition. Cases involving the cranial division of the ICA forming the fenestration exhibited caliber differences significantly more frequently (p = 0.02). Embryological insights revealed distinctions between the cranial divisions of the ICA, influencing fenestration morphology and associated aneurysm formation. Endovascular treatment poses the risk of vascular injury, necessitating the identification of this variation and procedural planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":49174,"journal":{"name":"Interventional Neuroradiology","volume":" ","pages":"2015-2020"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11571166/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141332262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laura Stone McGuire, Elsa Nico, Jessica Hossa, Mpuekela Tshibangu, Ankit Mehta, Ali Alaraj
{"title":"Refinement of nBCA embolization technique in treatment of metastatic spinal tumors: Case series and technical report.","authors":"Laura Stone McGuire, Elsa Nico, Jessica Hossa, Mpuekela Tshibangu, Ankit Mehta, Ali Alaraj","doi":"10.1177/15910199241235975","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15910199241235975","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Background and ObjectivesPreoperative embolization of metastatic spinal tumors (MSTs) has proven advantageous in limiting intraoperative blood loss (IBL) during resection. N-butyl cyanoacrylate (nBCA) is a liquid embolic agent known for its rapid hemostatic effects. However, nBCA is associated with a higher risk of distal nontarget embolization. This study highlights the refinement of the embolization technique and assesses its efficacy in performing an initial distal segmental artery plug with concentrated nBCA followed by proximal diluted nBCA for MSTs.MethodsA retrospective review of patients with MST (2018-2023) was performed. Patients who underwent preoperative nBCA endovascular embolization prior to tumor resection and spinal instrumentation were included. Baseline standard spinal angiography was performed.ResultsSixteen patients (13 men, 3 women; 56.0 ± 12.4 years) met inclusion criteria. And 43.75% (7 of 16) had thoracic levels, 37.5% (6 of 16) lumbar, and 18.75% (3 of 16) sacral. The most common primary tumor was renal cell carcinoma (43.75%, 7 of 16). A total of 43 pedicles were embolized (median 3), resulting in complete/near complete obliteration of the tumor blush. Most pedicles (83.7%, 36 of 43) received a single dilute concentration of nBCA; however, 16.3% (7 of 43) received two separate concentrations of nBCA, a denser concentration distally into the segmental artery and a diluted concentration proximally into the tumor bed. Mean IBL was 1150 ± 1201 mL in 3 distal plug patients distal plug patients versus 1625 ± 681 mL in 12 other patients. There were no complications related to embolization.ConclusionPerforming a distal, concentrated nBCA plug during preoperative nBCA embolization of MSTs may increase tumor penetration and reduce IBL.</p>","PeriodicalId":49174,"journal":{"name":"Interventional Neuroradiology","volume":" ","pages":"1303-1308"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13434158/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140102668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anvitha Sathya, Thanh N Nguyen, Piers Klein, Stephanos Finitsis, Bindu N Setty, Adam A Dmytriw, Kyle M Fargen, Ferdinand K Hui, Peter Weber, Matthew R Amans, Mohamad Abdalkader
{"title":"Endovascular vs surgical treatment of sigmoid sinus diverticulum causing pulsatile tinnitus: A systematic review.","authors":"Anvitha Sathya, Thanh N Nguyen, Piers Klein, Stephanos Finitsis, Bindu N Setty, Adam A Dmytriw, Kyle M Fargen, Ferdinand K Hui, Peter Weber, Matthew R Amans, Mohamad Abdalkader","doi":"10.1177/15910199241231325","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15910199241231325","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IntroductionSigmoid sinus diverticulum (SSD) has been increasingly reported as a cause of pulsatile tinnitus (PT). While both endovascular and surgical treatments have been used, there is a lack of consensus on the treatment modality to treat SSD. We conducted a systematic review of the available literature to compare the clinical outcomes and safety of endovascular versus surgical approaches for treating SSD.MethodsA systematic review was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses to identify studies encompassing the management of SSD. Studies reporting the clinical outcomes and safety of endovascular or surgical treatments for SSD between January 2000 and January 2023 were included. Results were characterized using descriptive statistics.ResultsEndovascular treatment (EVT) was reported by 17 articles, yielding 26 patients with 27 diverticula. Surgical treatment was reported by 20 articles, yielding 105 patients with 107 diverticula. EVT led to complete or near-complete resolution in all patients with SSD and PT. Complications occurred in 3.7% (1/27) with a return to baseline after 2 months. There were no permanent complications from EVT. Surgical treatment resulted in complete resolution in 77.6% (83/107) of cases, incomplete resolution in 11.2% (12/107), and no resolution in 11.2% (12/107). Significant complications occurred in 9.3% (10/107) of the surgical-treated patients.ConclusionEVT in patients with PT and venous diverticulum appears more effective and safer than surgical treatment, but large studies are lacking. Studies directly comparing endovascular and surgical treatment are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":49174,"journal":{"name":"Interventional Neuroradiology","volume":" ","pages":"1627-1636"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11571448/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140186075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gokce Belge Bilgin, Cem Bilgin, Mohamed Sobhi Jabal, Hassan Kobeissi, Sherief Ghozy, Yigit Can Senol, Atakan Orscelik, Ramanathan Kadirvel, Waleed Brinjikji, David F Kallmes, Alejandro A Rabinstein
{"title":"The effects of admission hyperglycemia and diabetes mellitus on mechanical thrombectomy outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Gokce Belge Bilgin, Cem Bilgin, Mohamed Sobhi Jabal, Hassan Kobeissi, Sherief Ghozy, Yigit Can Senol, Atakan Orscelik, Ramanathan Kadirvel, Waleed Brinjikji, David F Kallmes, Alejandro A Rabinstein","doi":"10.1177/15910199241306774","DOIUrl":"10.1177/15910199241306774","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundThe impact of certain comorbidities on mechanical thrombectomy (MT) outcomes remains largely unexplored. Diabetes mellitus (DM) and admission hyperglycemia have been associated with poor clinical outcomes for patients treated with MT. In this study, we sought to investigate the effects of DM and admission hyperglycemia on MT outcomes.MethodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, a systematic literature search was conducted in Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Data regarding successful recanalization (modified Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction [mTICI] ≥2b), functional independence (modified Rankin Scale [mRS] 0-2), excellent outcomes (mRS 0-1), symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH), and mortality were extracted from the included studies. The pooled odds ratios (ORs) and their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using random effects model.ResultsTwenty-one studies comprising 9708 patients were included. A total of 2311 patients (24%) had a history of DM, and 2026 patients (21%) had admission hyperglycemia. Admission hyperglycemia was associated with significantly lower odds of mTICI ≥2b (OR = 0.7, 95% CI = 0.55-0.89), mRS 0-2 (OR = 0.47, 95% CI = 0.41-0.53), and mRS 0-1 (OR = 0.43, 95% CI = 0.34-0.55) as compared to normoglycemic state. Patients with hyperglycemia had significantly higher rates of sICH (OR = 2.05, 95% CI = 1.66-2.54) and mortality (OR = 1.99, 95% CI = 1.58-2.52) than normoglycemic patients. Diabetes mellitus was associated with significantly high rates of mortality (OR = 1.74, 95% CI = 1.31-2.3) and lower rates of mRS 0-2 (OR = 0.60, 95% CI = 0.48-0.76) in sensitivity analyses.ConclusionOur results indicate that admission blood glucose levels and DM can negatively affect MT outcomes. Further research should focus on optimizing MT outcomes for these patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":49174,"journal":{"name":"Interventional Neuroradiology","volume":" ","pages":"1831-1842"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11748406/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143014697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}