Flow diverter retreatment for intracranial aneurysms: A meta-analysis of efficacy and feasibility.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recurrent intracranial aneurysm carries a risk of rupture and retreatment is often necessary. However, there is no consensus on the best retreatment modality of choice. Flow diverter has emerged as a promising option for this population in recent years. Given its high cost, patient selection to optimize outcomes is very important.

Purpose

To identify patient factors predisposing to failure of flow diverter retreatment.

Method

We conducted a systematic search on PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Ovid/Medline, and ClinicalTrial.gov from 2000 to 2021. Studies regarding flow diverter retreatment of recurrent aneurysms were analyzed if they meet the inclusion criteria.

Results

A total of twenty-six studies were identified. Among 374 patients retreated wit

SUBMITTER: Lee IT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10956466 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature