Aseptic meningitis after embolization of cerebral aneurysms using hydrogel-coated coils: report of three cases

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2007 Mar;28(3):511-2.

Abstract

We report the development of aseptic meningitis in 3 patients with aneurysms treated with hydrogel-coated coils. Patients presented with febrile meningeal syndromes during the 24 hours following the procedures and responded to corticosteroids. One of them developed delayed hydrocephalus that required treatment with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Aseptic meningitis is one of the important complications related to hydrogel-coated coils that should be recognized. More information based on the posttreatment surveillance after use of hydrogel-coated coils is required.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible / adverse effects
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / instrumentation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / adverse effects
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / therapy*
  • Male
  • Meningitis, Aseptic / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Platinum
  • Postoperative Complications*

Substances

  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate
  • Platinum