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

Background and objectiveFlow 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 co...

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Main Authors: Zhang Xuexian, Meng Xuerou, Ma Yuanjin, Xiong Bin, Pan Wenqiu, Zhao Wei, Wang Ruidong
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
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author Zhang Xuexian
Meng Xuerou
Ma Yuanjin
Xiong Bin
Pan Wenqiu
Zhao Wei
Wang Ruidong
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Meng Xuerou
Ma Yuanjin
Xiong Bin
Pan Wenqiu
Zhao Wei
Wang Ruidong
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description Background and objectiveFlow 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).MethodsThis 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.ResultsThe 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%, p = 0.727), successful aneurysm occlusion (87.5% vs. 86.3%, p = 0.857), and complication rates (2.1% vs. 3.9%, p = 0.727) did not differ significantly between the groups. Similarly, rates of in-stent stenosis (ISS) (14.6% vs. 11.8%, p = 0.678) and positive clinical outcomes were comparable.ConclusionOur 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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spelling doaj-art-1b7ab3d1bee34223b1bd01cfb643e9832025-08-20T02:06:23ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Neurology1664-22952025-03-011610.3389/fneur.2025.15350441535044Comparison of PED Flex and Lattice flow diverter in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysmsZhang Xuexian0Meng Xuerou1Ma Yuanjin2Xiong Bin3Pan Wenqiu4Zhao Wei5Wang Ruidong6Department of Interventional Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, ChinaDepartment of Intervention, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, ChinaDepartment of Interventional Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, ChinaDepartment of Interventional Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, ChinaDepartment of Intervention, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, ChinaDepartment of Intervention, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, ChinaDepartment of Interventional Radiology, Qujing Second People’s Hospital, Qujing, ChinaBackground and objectiveFlow 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).MethodsThis 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.ResultsThe 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%, p = 0.727), successful aneurysm occlusion (87.5% vs. 86.3%, p = 0.857), and complication rates (2.1% vs. 3.9%, p = 0.727) did not differ significantly between the groups. Similarly, rates of in-stent stenosis (ISS) (14.6% vs. 11.8%, p = 0.678) and positive clinical outcomes were comparable.ConclusionOur 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.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2025.1535044/fullPipeline FlexLatticeflow diverterunruptured intracranial aneurysmscomparison
spellingShingle Zhang Xuexian
Meng Xuerou
Ma Yuanjin
Xiong Bin
Pan Wenqiu
Zhao Wei
Wang Ruidong
Comparison of PED Flex and Lattice flow diverter in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms
Frontiers in Neurology
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Lattice
flow diverter
unruptured intracranial aneurysms
comparison
title Comparison of PED Flex and Lattice flow diverter in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms
title_full Comparison of PED Flex and Lattice flow diverter in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms
title_fullStr Comparison of PED Flex and Lattice flow diverter in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms
title_full_unstemmed Comparison of PED Flex and Lattice flow diverter in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms
title_short Comparison of PED Flex and Lattice flow diverter in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms
title_sort comparison of ped flex and lattice flow diverter in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms
topic Pipeline Flex
Lattice
flow diverter
unruptured intracranial aneurysms
comparison
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2025.1535044/full
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