Aristotle wires for cannulating target vessels in paediatric neuro-interventional procedures: A case-control study.

ABSTRACT: BackgroundPaediatric neuro-interventional (PNI) procedures are markedly different to adult procedures and are more likely to be complicated by vasospasm. Traversing the complex tortuous anatomy in these fragile vessels requires both torque control and distal tip softness of the microwire. The Aristotle wires (Scientia Vascular Inc) are a new family of wires with design features offering both torque control and distal tip softness. We sought to assess the ability of these wires to achieve successful target vessel cannulation in paediatric patients.MethodsThe study design was a single-centre case-control study. We compared a case cohort of PNI procedures performed using the Aristotle wires (2023-24) with a control cohort using other wires (2022-23). The primary study outcome was successful c

SUBMITTER: Bhatia KD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869232 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature