Endovascular Treatment for Cavernous Carotid Aneurysms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background and purpose: Coiling and flow diversion are established endovascular techniques for treatment of cavernous carotid aneurysms (CCAs). We performed a systematic review of published series on endovascular treatment of CCAs in order to assess the efficacy and safety between coiling and flow diversion. Methods: We conducted a computerized search of PubMed, MEDLINE, and Web of Science electronic databases for reports on endovascular treatment of CCAs from 1990 to 2019. Comparisons were made in complete occlusion rate, improvement of symptoms rate and intraoperative complication rate between coiling and flow diversion.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research