Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety of Retained Tip and Protective Coils after Faulty Deployment of an Intracranial Pipeline Embolization Device: A Case Report

摘要

BACKGROUND: The development of flow-diverters such as the Pipeline embolization device (PED) have allowed for safe and effective treatment of challenging and/or previously untreatable intracranial aneurysms. A rare but serious complication during PED deployment involves fracture of single or multiple components, which can lead to retained hardware. To date, there are little data regarding the safety of performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) when tip or capture coils remain intracranially.