title: Pitfalls and complications management in the endovascular treatment of aneurysms.
abstract: This article reviews complications associated with the endovascular management of intracranial aneurysms, focusing on risk factors, avoidance, recognition, and management. Such complications can be devastating. Both neurologic and nonneurologic complications can occur. Several patient and procedure related parameters can increase the incidence of complications. Reduction of complication rates can be achieved by careful patient selection, meticulous planning and preparation for the procedure, anticipating potential complications, and preparing for their management. Tracking outcomes and a robust case conference can further enhance outcomes. Education of the care team and a collaborative environment can foster greater focus on avoidance of complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 676 North St. Clair, Suite 2210, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
authors.forename: Samer G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Zammar
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 676 North St. Clair, Suite 2210, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
authors.forename: Youssef J
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Hamade
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 676 North St. Clair, Suite 2210, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
authors.forename: Tarek Y
authors.initials: TY
authors.lastname: El Ahmadieh
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 676 North St. Clair, Suite 2210, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
authors.forename: Najib E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: El Tecle
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 676 North St. Clair, Suite 2210, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. Electronic address: bbendok@nmff.org.
authors.forename: Bernard R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Bendok
mesh_terms: D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors
keywords: Complications; Endovascular; Intracranial aneurysms; Outcomes assessment