Feasibility, Safety, and efficacy of endovascular treatment for M1 hilltop Aneurysms: A retrospective study.

This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of endovascular treatment (EVT) for M1 hilltop aneurysms, a specific M1 segment subtype located at the highest point of the middle cerebral artery (MCA). The study included 54 patients with M1 hilltop aneurysms who underwent EVT between December 2017 and [end date]. Treatment decisions were based on angiographic findings and patient characteristics. Clinical and radiological data were reviewed, and outcomes were assessed using the Raymond-Roy classification (RRC) and modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Follow-up radiological examinations were conducted at specific intervals. EVT was successful in all 54 cases. Immediate postprocedural angiograms showed favorable occlusion (RRC I or II) in 59.3% and aneurysm remnants (RRC III) in 40.7%. Procedure-related complications occurred in 7.4% of patients, including thromboembolism and ICA dissection, with no permanent neurological impairment. During a mean 18.2-month follow-up, no neurological deterioration or aneurysmal rupture occurred. Most patients showed stable/improved occlusion on follow-up imaging, with a 14% recurrence rate. Retreatment was required in 2% of cases. EVT appears feasible, safe, and effective for treating M1 hilltop aneurysms. It resulted in favorable occlusion and low recurrence/retreatment rates. Neck diameter and stent usage influenced immediate outcomes and recurrence. Larger studies with longer follow-ups are needed to validate these findings further.

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