Classification of cavernous internal carotid artery tortuosity: a predictor of procedural complexity in Pipeline embolization.

Li-Mei LinGeoffrey P ColbyBowen JiangChiedozie UwanduJudy HuangRafael J TamargoAlexander L Coon

Published in: Journal of neurointerventional surgery (2014)

We propose a classification system for cICA tortuosity based on measurements of the anterior and posterior genu geometry. This classification correlates strongly with markers of PED procedural complexity and may be helpful in pre-procedure prognostication.

Keyphrases

internal carotid artery
deep learning
machine learning
middle cerebral artery
minimally invasive