O-005 Comparison of on-label versus off-label treatment of intracranial aneurysms with the pipeline embolization devices
ConclusionIn real-world practice, off-label uses of PED can achieve similar safety and efficacy to on-label uses, though there may be a slightly higher rate of ischemic complications in off-label uses. Expert judgment is a useful supplement to official guidelines when assessing reasonable PED use beyond its approved indications.Disclosures S. Cler: None. D. Lauzier: None. A. Kansagra: 2; C; Penumbra, Microvention, iSchemaView.
Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Cler, S., Lauzier, D., Kansagra, A. Tags: Oral abstracts Source Type: research
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