In plain language
In 40 patients treated for wide-neck paraclinoid carotid aneurysms, flow diversion needed less fluoroscopy time than stent-assisted coiling (52 vs 77 minutes). Patient dose-area product was lower but not significantly; staff dose was not measured.
At a glance
- Type of study
- Original research, Retrospective cohort study
- Who was studied
- Patients
- Size
- n = 40 patients
- Summary based on
- the abstract
What it found
Flow diversion was associated with significantly shorter fluoroscopy time than stent-assisted coiling.
Key figures: 52.0 minutes versus 77.4 minutes
Total procedure time showed a strong trend toward being shorter with flow diversion.
Key figures: 172 minutes versus 202 minutes
Patient dose-area product was lower with flow diversion, but the difference was not statistically significant.
Key figures: 13225 mGy(x)cm(2) versus 15124 mGy(x)cm(2), not significant
Complete aneurysm occlusion was more frequent with flow diversion.
Key figures: 80% versus 60%
Contrast usage did not differ significantly between techniques.
Key figures: 152 ml and 159
Limits to keep in mind
Small single retrospective comparison of 20 patients per group, with no randomization; only patient dose metrics (fluoroscopy time, dose-area product (DAP)) were measured, with no staff dosimetry.
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How this summary was made
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Prepared November 3, 2026.