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These authors analyzed data on 131 non-selected MCA aneurysms treated during a 6-year period. One month after treatment, permanent morbidity and mortality was 3.3% without significant differences according to technique used. The rate of recanalization was nearly 16%, also without differences according to technique, and re-treatment was needed in 7.6% of cases. A greater rate of complications occurred with balloon remodeling and only large aneurysm size predicted recanalization. The authors concluded that endovascular treatment of MCA aneurysms is safe, effective, and durable.

Imaging findings in 26 patients with spontaneous lateral sphenoid cephaloceles were studied. The authors were able to classify these lesions into those involving the lateral recess of the sphenoid sinus that typically manifested as CSF leaks and headaches, and a second type that involved the lateral sphenoidal wing without extension into the sinus and presented with a variety of findings including seizures, headaches, meningitis, or neuropathy, or were incidental. All patients showed sphenoid arachnoid pits and 61% had an empty or partially empty sella.