Embolization of splenic artery aneurysms using coils and n‑butyl 2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) with a newly developed polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-coated microcatheter: A case series of 3 patients

This retrospective case series evaluates an alternative embolization technique for splenic artery aneurysms (SAA) using a combination of coils and NBCA delivered through a Carry Leon NSX microcatheter, addressing the challenge of unpredictable NBCA behavior in high-risk aneurysms. Three female patie...

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Main Authors: Kenichi Ito, MD, Hiroki Kamada, MD, PhD, Sota Oguro, MD, PhD, Koyo Kondo, MD, Taishi Furukawa, MD, Hiroyuki Sakakibara, MD, PhD, Kei Takase, MD, PhD
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author Kenichi Ito, MD
Hiroki Kamada, MD, PhD
Sota Oguro, MD, PhD
Koyo Kondo, MD
Taishi Furukawa, MD
Hiroyuki Sakakibara, MD, PhD
Kei Takase, MD, PhD
author_facet Kenichi Ito, MD
Hiroki Kamada, MD, PhD
Sota Oguro, MD, PhD
Koyo Kondo, MD
Taishi Furukawa, MD
Hiroyuki Sakakibara, MD, PhD
Kei Takase, MD, PhD
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description This retrospective case series evaluates an alternative embolization technique for splenic artery aneurysms (SAA) using a combination of coils and NBCA delivered through a Carry Leon NSX microcatheter, addressing the challenge of unpredictable NBCA behavior in high-risk aneurysms. Three female patients—a 55-year-old, a 60-year-old, and an 80-year-old—presented with SAAs that were either incidentally discovered or demonstrated significant growth over time, prompting intervention due to the potential risk of rupture. Each patient underwent successful embolization via a triple coaxial system that allowed precise coil placement and controlled NBCA injection, resulting in complete aneurysm occlusion with minimal complications such as mild splenic infarction or transient inflammatory responses. These cases demonstrate that the use of a PTFE-coated NSX microcatheter can enhance the safety and efficacy of NBCA injections, reduce the number of coils required, and simplify the embolization procedure, suggesting a promising advancement in the management of visceral arterial aneurysms.
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spelling doaj-art-e5b4dd401c1448edbfbe8bf5488448512025-08-20T02:16:55ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332025-06-012062908291510.1016/j.radcr.2025.02.102Embolization of splenic artery aneurysms using coils and n‑butyl 2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) with a newly developed polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-coated microcatheter: A case series of 3 patientsKenichi Ito, MD0Hiroki Kamada, MD, PhD1Sota Oguro, MD, PhD2Koyo Kondo, MD3Taishi Furukawa, MD4Hiroyuki Sakakibara, MD, PhD5Kei Takase, MD, PhD6Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, JapanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, JapanCorresponding author.; Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, JapanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, JapanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, JapanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, JapanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, JapanThis retrospective case series evaluates an alternative embolization technique for splenic artery aneurysms (SAA) using a combination of coils and NBCA delivered through a Carry Leon NSX microcatheter, addressing the challenge of unpredictable NBCA behavior in high-risk aneurysms. Three female patients—a 55-year-old, a 60-year-old, and an 80-year-old—presented with SAAs that were either incidentally discovered or demonstrated significant growth over time, prompting intervention due to the potential risk of rupture. Each patient underwent successful embolization via a triple coaxial system that allowed precise coil placement and controlled NBCA injection, resulting in complete aneurysm occlusion with minimal complications such as mild splenic infarction or transient inflammatory responses. These cases demonstrate that the use of a PTFE-coated NSX microcatheter can enhance the safety and efficacy of NBCA injections, reduce the number of coils required, and simplify the embolization procedure, suggesting a promising advancement in the management of visceral arterial aneurysms.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325002031Splenic artery aneurysmNBCA (n‑butyl 2-cyanoacrylate)Endovascular embolizationIsolation-packing method
spellingShingle Kenichi Ito, MD
Hiroki Kamada, MD, PhD
Sota Oguro, MD, PhD
Koyo Kondo, MD
Taishi Furukawa, MD
Hiroyuki Sakakibara, MD, PhD
Kei Takase, MD, PhD
Embolization of splenic artery aneurysms using coils and n‑butyl 2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) with a newly developed polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-coated microcatheter: A case series of 3 patients
Radiology Case Reports
Splenic artery aneurysm
NBCA (n‑butyl 2-cyanoacrylate)
Endovascular embolization
Isolation-packing method
title Embolization of splenic artery aneurysms using coils and n‑butyl 2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) with a newly developed polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-coated microcatheter: A case series of 3 patients
title_full Embolization of splenic artery aneurysms using coils and n‑butyl 2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) with a newly developed polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-coated microcatheter: A case series of 3 patients
title_fullStr Embolization of splenic artery aneurysms using coils and n‑butyl 2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) with a newly developed polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-coated microcatheter: A case series of 3 patients
title_full_unstemmed Embolization of splenic artery aneurysms using coils and n‑butyl 2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) with a newly developed polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-coated microcatheter: A case series of 3 patients
title_short Embolization of splenic artery aneurysms using coils and n‑butyl 2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA) with a newly developed polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-coated microcatheter: A case series of 3 patients
title_sort embolization of splenic artery aneurysms using coils and n butyl 2 cyanoacrylate nbca with a newly developed polytetrafluoroethylene ptfe coated microcatheter a case series of 3 patients
topic Splenic artery aneurysm
NBCA (n‑butyl 2-cyanoacrylate)
Endovascular embolization
Isolation-packing method
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325002031
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