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Curative reconstruction of a cerebral aneurysm by flow diversion with the Pipeline embolisation device in a patient with Loeys-Dietz syndrome

Authors :
Alexander L. Coon
Steven R. Zeiler
Li Mei Lin
Geoffrey P. Colby
Source :
BMJ case reports, vol 2014, iss oct16 1
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a recently described connective tissue disorder with a natural history of extreme vessel tortuosity and aggressive arterial aneurysm formation and rupture. This is the case of a 23-year-old woman with a large, dysplastic cavernous aneurysm who had successful endovascular treatment by flow diversion with the Pipeline embolisation device. Ten-month follow-up demonstrated complete aneurysm occlusion and curative reconstruction of the parent vessel without evidence of vessel injury or dissection. Endovascular treatment with flow-diverting devices is a valid treatment option and can be performed safely and effectively in this complex patient population.

Details

ISSN :
1757790X
Volume :
2014
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
BMJ case reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....bf3c4bd19c08967246a43c6fd3df2b4b