Balloon-assisted coiling of cerebral aneurysms with the dual-lumen Scepter XC balloon catheter: Experience at two high-volume centers:

BackgroundThe Scepter XC is a dual-lumen balloon catheter that accommodates a 0.014-inch microwire and can be used for balloon-assisted coiling of cerebral aneurysms. We describe our experience with the use of this device.MethodsTwo high-volume institution neurointerventional databases were retrospectively reviewed for cerebral aneurysms treated with balloon-assisted coiling using the Scepter XC balloon catheter. Patient demographics, aneurysm characteristics, and procedural details were recorded. Major procedure-related neurologic complications were defined as events that caused an increase in modified Rankin Scale that persisted for more than 1 week after the procedure. Follow-up aneurysm occlusion was assessed using the Raymond-Roy classification.ResultsDuring the study period, 231 aneurysms were treated in 219 patients (152 women, 67 men) with a mean age of 58.4 ± 12.2 years. Mean aneurysm size was 6.1 ± 3.1 mm, with a mean neck diameter of 3.1 ± 1.3 mm. In total, 77.5% of aneurysms were wide necked, ...