Safety and efficacy of flow re-direction endoluminal device (FRED) in the treatment of cerebral aneurysms: a single center experience

Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2016 Sep;158(9):1745-55. doi: 10.1007/s00701-016-2875-4. Epub 2016 Jun 29.

Abstract

Background: Experience with the endovascular treatment of cerebral aneurysms by the Flow Re-Direction Endoluminal Device (FRED) is still limited. The aim of this study is to discuss the results and complications of this new flow diverter device (FDD).

Methods: Between November 2013 and April 2015, 20 patients (15 female and five male) harboring 24 cerebral aneurysms were treated with FRED FDD in a single center.

Results: Complete occlusion was obtained in 20/24 aneurysms (83 %) and partial occlusion in four (17 %). Intraprocedural technical complication occurred in one case (4 %) and post-procedural complications in three (12 %). None reported neurological deficits (mRS = 0). All FRED were patent at follow-up. No early or delayed aneurysm rupture, no subarachnoid (SAH) or intraparenchymal hemorrhage (IPH) no ischemic complications and no deaths occurred.

Conclusions: Endovascular treatment with FRED FDD is a safe treatment for unruptured cerebral aneurysms, resulting in a high rate of occlusion. The FRED is substantially equivalent to the other known FDDs, which show similar functions and technical profiles.

Keywords: Endovascular treatment; FRED; Flow diverter devices; Intracranial aneurysm.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Endovascular Procedures / instrumentation*
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care*