Morphological Stability of Intracranial Aneurysms and the Contour Neurovascular System: A Longitudinal Analysis
6 affiliations
- 1Department of Simulation and Graphics, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
- 2Research campus STIMULATE, Magdeburg, Germany
- 3Laboratory of Fluid Dynamics and Technical Flows, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
- 4Department of Radiology and Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Germany
- 5University Clinic for Neuroradiology, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
- 6Department of Medical Informatics, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Germany
Abstract
Purpose:: The Contour Neurovascular System (CNS) is a novel intrasaccular flow disruptor for the endovascular treatment of wide-necked aneurysms. While more longitudinal studies are needed to fully assess its efficacy, initial study results over the past few years have been promising. However, no studies have yet assessed the CNS’s robustness to deformation over time, and few have assessed its effect on the morphology of intracranial aneurysms.
Methods:: Thirteen IAs were retrospectively analyzed using co-registered 3D meshes from serial imaging (2–5 scans per patient, up to 26 months of follow-up). Morphological parameters of the ostium and CNS were compared across defined time points. Intra-patient variance was also assessed through scans taken on the same day, and morphology was correlated with treatment outcome.
Results:: Significant postprocedural changes were observed in the ostium’s ellipticity index (EI; ΔΔ = −0.07 ±0.06, p = 0.01, d = −1.18) and neck circularity index (NCI; ΔΔ = +0.04 ±0.04, p = 0.04, d = 0.90). No statistically significant long-term changes were detected for either the ostium or CNS. Most variations were within intra-patient variance, and many measured deformations were below imaging resolution (0.16−0.47 mm). No correlation was found between recurrence and morphology.
Conclusion:: Only immediate postprocedural shape changes of the ostium were significant. No measurable long-term deformation of the CNS or ostium was observed. The CNS appears morphologically stable, though larger, high-resolution studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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BibTeX
@article{spitz2026morphological,
title = {{Morphological Stability of Intracranial Aneurysms and the Contour Neurovascular System: A Longitudinal Analysis}},
author = {Lena Iam Spitz and Jana Korte and Franziska Gaidzik and Naomi Larsen and Daniel Behme and Bernhard Preim and Sylvia Saalfeld},
journal = {Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology},
year = {2026},
month = jul,
doi = {10.1007/s13239-026-00847-9},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s13239-026-00847-9},
note = {CC BY 4.0},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Morphological Stability of Intracranial Aneurysms and the Contour Neurovascular System: A Longitudinal Analysis
AU - Lena Iam Spitz
AU - Jana Korte
AU - Franziska Gaidzik
AU - Naomi Larsen
AU - Daniel Behme
AU - Bernhard Preim
AU - Sylvia Saalfeld
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/07/13
JO - Cardiovascular Engineering and Technology
DO - 10.1007/s13239-026-00847-9
UR - https://doi.org/10.1007/s13239-026-00847-9
AB - Purpose:: The Contour Neurovascular System (CNS) is a novel intrasaccular flow disruptor for the endovascular treatment of wide-necked aneurysms. While more longitudinal studies are needed to fully assess its efficacy, initial study results over the past few years have been promising. However, no studies have yet assessed the CNS’s robustness to deformation over time, and few have assessed its effect on the morphology of intracranial aneurysms. Methods:: Thirteen IAs were retrospectively analyzed using co-registered 3D meshes from serial imaging (2–5 scans per patient, up to 26 months of follow-up). Morphological parameters of the ostium and CNS were compared across defined time points. Intra-patient variance was also assessed through scans taken on the same day, and morphology was correlated with treatment outcome. Results:: Significant postprocedural changes were observed in the ostium’s ellipticity index (EI; ΔΔ = −0.07 ±0.06, p = 0.01, d = −1.18) and neck circularity index (NCI; ΔΔ = +0.04 ±0.04, p = 0.04, d = 0.90). No statistically significant long-term changes were detected for either the ostium or CNS. Most variations were within intra-patient variance, and many measured deformations were below imaging resolution (0.16−0.47 mm). No correlation was found between recurrence and morphology. Conclusion:: Only immediate postprocedural shape changes of the ostium were significant. No measurable long-term deformation of the CNS or ostium was observed. The CNS appears morphologically stable, though larger, high-resolution studies are needed to confirm these findings.
SN - 1869-408X
SN - 1869-4098
ER -