First demonstration of resolution of an infundibulum by direct treatment of the arterial wall with Pipeline flow-diverting stent

Kameda-Smith, M.M., Du Plessis, J.C. and Bhattacharya, J.J. (2014) First demonstration of resolution of an infundibulum by direct treatment of the arterial wall with Pipeline flow-diverting stent. Neuroradiology, 56(1), pp. 35-39. (doi: 10.1007/s00234-013-1295-x) (PMID:24221534)

Abstract

Introduction Infundibula are symmetrical funnel-shaped widening, measuring more than 3 mm at its base with the branch artery arising from its apex. The pathological significance of this entity remains controversial. Although a relatively common appearance in otherwise normal angiograms, they have occasionally been described to progress into saccular aneurysms or directly rupture.

Methods/Results We describe the first case of a disappearing infundibulum after a flow diverting stent was deployed across the infundibulum during the treatment of an adjacent aneurysm.

Conclusions We concur in the view that infundibula are at least pre-pathological lesions that may in certain circumstances require consideration for treatment. Our case for the first time offers a potential treatment option for such situations.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Bhattacharya, Dr Jonathan
• Authors: Kameda-Smith, M.M., Du Plessis, J.C., and Bhattacharya, J.J.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
• Journal Name: Neuroradiology
• Publisher: Springer
• ISSN: 0028-3940
• ISSN (Online): 1432-1920