A novel pressure sensor with an optical system for coil embolization of intracranial aneurysms
- 1 July 2009
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group (JNSPG) in Journal of Neurosurgery
- Vol. 111 (1), 41-47
- https://doi.org/10.3171/2009.1.jns081181
Abstract
In endovascular coil embolization for an intracranial aneurysm, the excessive pressure created during coil insertion into an aneurysm can cause a catastrophic rupture or dislodge a microcatheter tip from the aneurysm dome, resulting in insufficient embolization. Such undue mechanical pressure can only be subjectively detected by the subtle tactile feedback the surgeon experiences. Therefore, the authors of this study developed a new sensor device to measure the coil insertion pressure via an optical system. This novel sensor system consists of a hemostatic valve connected to the proximal end of a microcatheter (Y-connector). The sensor principle is based on an optical system composed of a light-emitting diode (LED) and a line sensor. The latter measures how much the coil-delivery wire slightly bends in response to the insertion pressure by detecting the wire shadow. This information is translated into a given force level. Experimental aneurysm embolization was performed using this optical sensor. A silicone aneurysm model and an in vivo model (porcine aneurysm model) were used in this study. Several surgeons manually performed the coil insertions. The sensor continuously monitored the mechanical force during the insertions. The sensor adequately recorded the coil insertion pressure during embolization. The presence of the sensor did not hinder the embolization procedure in any way. During embolization in the silicone aneurysm model, a sinusoid pattern of pressure occurred, reflecting actual clinical experience. Similar results were obtained in the in vivo study. This new sensor device adequately measures coil insertion pressure. This system provides potentially safer and more reliable aneurysm embolizations.Keywords
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