Use of the Scepter Dual-Lumen Balloon Catheter for Transarterial Onyx Embolization of Cranial Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas.

Publication/Presentation Date

9-1-2024

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Dual-lumen balloon microcatheters allow for controlled anterograde flow of Onyx while providing proximal flow arrest, thereby obviating the need for a second microcatheter or Onyx plug formation. We sought to assess the safety and efficiency of the Scepter dual-lumen balloon microcatheter in trans arterial Onyx embolization of intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs).

METHODS: We conducted a retrospective study of 36 patients with cranial DAVFs in which a Scepter balloon microcatheter was used between 2016 and 2023.

RESULTS: Our study comprised 36 patients, mostly male (n = 23, 63.8%) with a mean age of 60.8 years. Most DAVFs were in the occipital lobe (n = 24, 66.7%), and 50% had external carotid artery supply from the occipital artery. Eighteen (50%) of DAVFs were Cognard type III and IV, respectively. About one third (33.3%, n = 12) of the DAVFs drained into the transverse sigmoid junction, and 27.7% (n = 10) had direct cortical venous drainage into supratentorial or posterior fossa veins. Complete occlusion was obtained in 22 (61.1%) patients while partial occlusion was observed in 14 (38.9%) patients. One patient (2.8%) developed a retroperitoneal hematoma. At final follow-up, complete occlusion was observed in 21 (77.8%) and partial occlusion was observed in 8 (22.2%). Recurrence was observed in 4/30 (13.3%) patients, and retreatment was required in 6 (18.75%) cases.

CONCLUSIONS: At midterm follow-up, our study showed low morbidity and modest complete occlusion rates using the Scepter for transarterial Onyx embolization of high-grade DAVFs.

Volume

189

First Page

119

Last Page

119

ISSN

1878-8769

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

38848993

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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