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01-08-2008 | Original Paper

Infectious intracranial aneurysms in the pediatric population: endovascular treatment with Onyx

Authors: Christopher S. Eddleman, Daniel Surdell, Arthur DiPatri Jr, Tadanori Tomita, Ali Shaibani

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 8/2008

Abstract

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Infectious intracranial aneurysms present a treatment challenge in the pediatric population. Current endovascular strategies and tools have been developed, which make treatment of infectious intracranial aneurysms with liquid embolics safe and effective. This study reviews the use of the liquid embolic Onyx in the treatment of infectious intracranial aneurysms in the pediatric population.

Materials and methods

We used an endovascular approach to treat ruptured infectious intracranial aneurysms. We embolized the aneurysms with either Onyx alone or in combination with platinum coils.

Conclusion

Endovascular therapy with liquid embolics (Onyx) has been shown to be a safe and effectual treatment option in the case of pediatric infectious intracranial aneurysms. The combination of endovascular modalities can also be used to tailor the therapeutic goal of exclusion of infectious aneurysms with good results. Further studies are needed to assess the long-term effectiveness of this approach to pediatric infectious intracranial aneurysms.

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Title: Infectious intracranial aneurysms in the pediatric population: endovascular treatment with Onyx
Authors: Christopher S. Eddleman
Daniel Surdell
Arthur DiPatri Jr
Tadanori Tomita
Ali Shaibani
Publication date: 01-08-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Child's Nervous System / Issue 8/2008
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-008-0614-8

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Infectious intracranial aneurysms in the pediatric population: endovascular treatment with Onyx

Abstract

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Materials and methods

Conclusion

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Materials and methods

Conclusion

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