Pipeline embolisation device for the treatment of complex intracranial aneurysms
This is an extract from the guidance. The complete guidance is available at guidance.nice.org.uk/mtg10
1 Recommendations
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1.1 The case for adopting the Pipeline embolisation device in the NHS is supported by the current evidence when it is used in patients with complex giant or large intracranial aneurysms which are unsuitable for surgery and being considered for stenting, and where large numbers of coils would be needed during stent-assisted coiling.
1.2 The Pipeline embolisation device is estimated to be cost saving when compared with stent-assisted coiling, in patients with complex giant or large intracranial aneurysms when the number of Pipeline embolisation devices inserted does not exceed two, and when treatment would otherwise require the use of 32 or more coils combined with one stent for stent-assisted coiling. If two Pipeline embolisation devices are used the total procedure cost is estimated as £30,346 compared with £30,838 for the use of 32 coils for stent-assisted coiling (a saving of £492 using the Pipeline embolisation device).
1.3 Clinicians should submit details of all patients being treated with the Pipeline embolisation device to the UK Neurointerventional Radiology Group audit database, to increase the evidence base and guide future use of this technology.