Endovascular Treatment of Mirror Aneurysms in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Song Yunfei, Song Guoqiang, Liu Guijing, Mao Limei, An Xiuhu, Peng Chao, Li Jian, Chen Yan, Li Hongwen, Hou Changkai, Wang Bangyue, Zhao Yan, Wang Xiangdong, Yin Gangfeng, Yang Xinyu
Primary Institution: Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Hypothesis
The study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of single‐stage versus multistage endovascular treatment in subarachnoid hemorrhage patients with Mirror Aneurysms.
Conclusion
Single‐stage embolization is a viable treatment option for patients with Mirror Aneurysms suffering from subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Supporting Evidence
- A total of 216 aneurysms were identified among the 108 patients.
- 49 patients in the single-stage cohort achieved a modified Rankin Scale score ≤2.
- 46 subjects in the multistage cohort exhibited a modified Rankin scale score ≤2.
- Five complications were encountered in the single-stage cohort.
- Four complications were documented in the multistage cohort.
Takeaway
Doctors wanted to see if treating all brain aneurysms at once is better than treating them one at a time. They found that both ways work well for patients.
Methodology
A prospective study was conducted using data from patients diagnosed with subarachnoid hemorrhage and Mirror Aneurysms, comparing single-stage and multistage treatment outcomes.
Potential Biases
Sequential enrollment may introduce selection bias.
Limitations
The small sample size may limit the ability to detect relevant differences between treatment strategies.
Participant Demographics
The study included 108 patients with a mix of genders and various medical histories.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.318
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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