2017
O-018 Flow diversion for the treatment of basilar apex aneurysms
Dmytriw, Adeeb N, Kumar A, Griessenauer C, Ogilvy C, Foreman P, Shallwani H, Limbucci N, Mangiafico S, Michelozzi C, Krings T, Pereira V, Matouk C, Zhang Y, Harrigan M, Phan K, Shakir H, Siqqiqui A, Levy E, Renieri L, Cognard C, Thomas A, Marotta T. O-018 Flow diversion for the treatment of basilar apex aneurysms. Journal Of NeuroInterventional Surgery 2017, 9: a11. DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2017-snis.18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBasilar apex aneurysmsPosterior circulation aneurysmsComplication rateFlow diversionCommon off-label useHigh complication rateAneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhageOff-label useSignificant treatment challengePipeline Embolization DeviceRedirection Endoluminal DeviceSingle flow diverterPostprocedural settingSymptomatic thromboembolicHemorrhagic complicationsMinor complicationsNeurologic deficitsConsecutive patientsMajor complicationsAdditional patientsRetrospective reviewAdjunctive coilingSubarachnoid hemorrhagePED placementCerebellar strokeO-021 Pipeline embolization of posterior circulation aneurysms: a multicenter study of 131 aneurysms
Griessenauer C, Ogilvy C, Adeeb N, Dmytriw A, Foreman P, Shallwani H, Limbucci N, Mangiafico S, Kumar A, Michelozzi C, Krings T, Pereira V, Matouk C, Harrigan M, Shakir H, Siddiqui A, Levy E, Renieri L, Marotta T, Cognard C, Thomas A. O-021 Pipeline embolization of posterior circulation aneurysms: a multicenter study of 131 aneurysms. Journal Of NeuroInterventional Surgery 2017, 9: a13. DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2017-snis.21.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPosterior circulation aneurysmsLow complication ratePipeline Embolization DeviceMinor complicationsSaccular aneurysmComplication rateMajor complicationsMulticenter studySubarachnoid hemorrhageOcclusion rateFusiform aneurysmsCommon off-label useLower occlusion rateOff-label useHigh occlusion rateHigh mortality rateClopidogrel respondersConsecutive patientsAcute phasePipeline embolizationRetrospective reviewPED placementTreatment modalitiesComplete occlusionEmbolization Device
2012
Carotid Artery Angioplasty and Stenting for Patients Less than 70 Years-of-Age
Alkins R, Matouk CC, Cruz JP, Marotta T, Montanera W, Spears J. Carotid Artery Angioplasty and Stenting for Patients Less than 70 Years-of-Age. Canadian Journal Of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien Des Sciences Neurologiques 2012, 39: 338-342. PMID: 22547514, DOI: 10.1017/s0317167100013470.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDeath/stroke/myocardial infarctionStroke/myocardial infarctionCarotid artery angioplastyMyocardial infarctionYears of ageCarotid endarterectomyArtery angioplastyComposite outcomeAverage-risk patientsAdverse event ratesSimilar complication ratesAcute myocardial infarctionLongitudinal cohort studySt. Michael's HospitalComposite deathCohort studyRisk patientsComplication rateConsecutive patientsMajor complicationsPatient ageConsecutive seriesCAS proceduresOutcome measuresStroke rate