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ArticleFrontiers in neurology2025

Comparison of PED Flex and Lattice flow diverter in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms.

Zhang Xuexian, Meng Xuerou, Ma Yuanjin, Xiong Bin, Pan Wenqiu, Zhao Wei, Wang Ruidong

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Article in Frontiers in neurology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Zhang Xuexian *Department of Interventional Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Meng Xuerou *Department of Intervention, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.
Ma Yuanjin *Department of Interventional Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Xiong BinDepartment of Interventional Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Pan WenqiuDepartment of Intervention, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.
Zhao WeiDepartment of Intervention, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.
Wang RuidongDepartment of Interventional Radiology, Qujing Second People's Hospital, Qujing, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and objective: Flow diverters (FDs) are widely used in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms (IAs). The Lattice flow diverter (LFD) is a novel FD developed in China, specifically designed for large or giant IAs. Currently, few studies have compared various FDs in the treatment of these conditions. This study endeavors to contrast the safety and efficacy of the Pipeline Flex embolization device (PED Flex) and LFD in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs). Methods: This study retrospectively reviewed cases of UIAs managed with PED Flex or LFD at the Department of Interventional Radiology, Kunming Medical University's First Affiliated Hospital from March 2022 to September 2024. We analyzed demographic characteristics, aneurysm features, medical history, complications, aneurysm occlusion, and clinical outcomes. Results: The study cohort consisted of 99 patients with 99 aneurysms, including 48 treated with PED Flex and 51 with LFD. The median follow-up duration was 9 months for both groups. Rates of complete aneurysm occlusion (81.3% vs. 78.4%, Conclusion: Our preliminary findings indicate that compared with PED Flex, the new domestic LFD has similar safety and effectiveness in treating UIAs. It is a new option for treating intracranial aneurysms and may have broad application prospects.

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comparisonflow diverterLatticePipeline Flexunruptured intracranial aneurysms

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PMID40162016
PMCPMC11949795

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