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Objective: This study aims to assess the efficacy and limitations of Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA)-based 3D virtual models for preoperative simulation and intraoperative neuronavigation in the surgical treatment of Distal Anterior Cerebral Artery (DACA) Aneurysms.
Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted, analyzing patients who underwent surgical clipping of DACA aneurysms via an interhemispheric approach from 2016 to 2022. Outcomes measured included qualitative analyses of 3D reconstructions against actual intraoperative anatomy, neuronavigator accuracy, 6-month modified Rankin Scale (mRS), complete exclusion rates, and surgical complications. Patient demographics, clinical characteristics, surgical timing, and intraoperative data were meticulously documented for analysis.
Results: Fifteen patients were included in the study, with a mean age of 52 years. The mean Hunt-Hess score at admission was 2.2, encompassing 2 unruptured and 13 ruptured aneurysms. Intraoperative anatomical visualization perfectly matched the preoperative 3D model in 13 cases, with discrepancies in two. Neuronavigation demonstrated a mean accuracy of 1.76 mm, remaining consistent in 14 patients, and accurately tracking the planned trajectory. Postoperative complications occurred in 26.5 % of patients, including two fatalities, with no navigation-related complications. Incomplete aneurysm occlusion was observed in one case. The mean mRS score at 6 months was 2.46.
Conclusions: The employment of 3D CTA for preoperative simulation and intraoperative neuronavigation holds significant potential in enhancing the surgical management of DACA aneurysms. Despite some discrepancies and technical limitations, the overall precision of preoperative simulations and the strategic value of intraoperative neuronavigation highlight their utility in improving surgical outcomes.
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