Abstract
Wide-neck intracranial aneurysms remain a challenge to endovascular treatment. We describe our experience in repairing wide-neck aneurysms of the anterior circulation located at arterial branch points using coil embolization assisted by Y-stenting using two Solitaire® stents.
Six wide-neck intracranial aneurysms located on the middle cerebral artery bifurcation 3, pericallosal artery 1, and anterior communicating artery 2 were repaired by Y-stent-assisted coil embolization using two Solitaire® stents. Four cases were incidental findings of aneurysm and two cases were previously treated ruptured aneurysms that had undergone recanalization.
All the cases were successfully treated without complications. Follow-up by digital subtraction angiography and magnetic resonance angiography at six months showed the stents to be patent with no recanalization of the aneurysm sacs.
Repairing wide-neck aneurysms of the anterior circulation by Y-stent-assisted coil embolization using two Solitaire® stents is a simple and safe method of treating complex aneurysms. While the results are promising, larger series with longer term follow-ups are needed to corroborate that this treatment method is superior to other techniques.
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