Critical assessment of complications associated with use of the Pipeline Embolization Device

Conclusions Despite a low rate of permanent complications associated with the PED in this series, the total complication rate was high. This finding supports the conclusion that this device should be reserved for the most challenging aneurysms. Patients should be advised of this higher rate of transient periprocedural complications. Trial registration number IRB#:14BN027 Q7.

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Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - August 12, 2015 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Park, M. S., Albuquerque, F. C., Nanaszko, M., Sanborn, M. R., Moon, K., Abla, A. A., McDougall, C. G. Tags: Hemorrhagic stroke, New devices Source Type: research