Literature review and DELPHI consensus on follow-up and retreatment of intracranial aneurysms with intrasaccular devices

Journal article

BackgroundIntracranial aneurysms are increasingly detected incidentally due to broader use of neuroimaging. Intrasaccular devices are frequently used to prevent rupture, yet standardized follow-up and retreatment strategies remain undefined. We performed a scoping literature review and DELPHI consensus to gauge current practice patterns and expert opinions on managing intracranial aneurysms that were previously treated with intrasaccular devices.MethodsA DELPHI consensus was conducted during an invite-only meeting of international neurointerventional experts. The process was informed by a scoping literature review and included three iterative rounds of structured questionnaires to establish consensus on follow-up imaging timing, modality, and retreatment decision-making.ResultsTwenty-four experts participated. The literature review identified 16 key studies, which were presented to the panel. For completely occluded aneurysms, MRA at 6 months was preferred by 58% of participants, with annual imaging favored thereafter. For incompletely occluded aneurysms, 6-month DSA followed by annual imaging was recommended. No consensus was reached on the imaging modality for annual follow-up. Retreatment decisions were primarily driven by aneurysm growth (>2 mm). Endovascular retreatment was preferred over open surgery, with risks such as ischemia and rupture identified as key concerns.ConclusionThis DELPHI consensus highlights current practice trends and open questions in the follow-up and retreatment of aneurysms treated with intrasaccular devices.

Authors: Stebner, A; Cimflova, P; Bosshart, SL; Schüngel, M; Fujiwara, S

• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Peer reviewed
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Journal: Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences
• Pages: 15910199251380361
• Publication date: 2025-09-24
• DOI: 10.1177/15910199251380361
• EISSN: 2385-2011
• ISSN: 1591-0199
• Pmid: 40990642
• Language: English
• Keywords: Coiling; Woven Endobridge; Intrasaccular; Endovascular; Aneurysm