Takayuki Matsuo

Longitudinal Stent Malapposition After Microcatheter Removal Is Associated With Incomplete Occlusion After Pipeline Flow Diversion

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Flow diversion is an established treatment strategy for intracranial aneurysms; however, incomplete aneurysm occlusion remains a clinically relevant challenge. Adequate stent-vessel wall apposition is considered critical for aneurysm healing, yet the im...