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Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysm Trial

Intracranial aneurysms located on the middle cerebral artery (MCA) are considered by many surgeons to represent a distinct subgroup of aneurysms for which clipping may still be the best management option. Most MCA aneurysms are accessible, proximal control can readily be secured in case of rupture, and clip application can typically proceed without requiring the dissection of perforating arteries. In comparison, certain anatomic features of MCA aneurysms such as a wide neck, often including a branch artery origin, frequently render endovascular management more difficult. New endovascular devices were and continue to be introduced to address these anatomic difficulties, including stents, flow diverters, and intra-saccular flow disruptors (ISFDs) such as the WEB. Thus, while most aneurysms are increasingly treated with endovascular methods, many MCA aneurysm patients are still managed surgically, but convincing evidence of which management paradigm is best is lacking.

Flow-diverting Devices for the Treatment of Middle Cerebral Artery Bifurcation Aneurysms

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if flow diverter (FD) offers advantages over conventional stent-assisted coiling in the treatment of middle cerebral artery (MCA) bifurcation aneurysms . It will also learn about the safety of flow diverter (FD) treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does flow diverter (FD) treatment improves the rate of complete aneurysm occlusion and patients' neurological function? Does flow diverter (FD) treatment loweres the probability of aneurysm recurrence and the occurrence of complications? Researchers will compare FD to a conventional stent-assisted coiling to see if FD treatment works better to treat MCA bifurcation aneurysms. Participants will: Undergo stent-assisted coiling or flow diverter treatment Take pre-operative and pre-discharge head MRI scans, neurological function assessments, and cognitive function assessments Visit the clinic 1 year for checkups and tests