Related Experiment Videos
[Intravascular embolization of intracranial aneurysms].
P Twarkowski1, M Osiecki, A Koziarski
1Zakładu Radiologii Lekarskiej CSK WAM w Warszawie.
Neurologia I Neurochirurgia Polska
|October 16, 2001
Summary
Intravascular embolisation effectively treats intracranial aneurysms in most patients, offering a viable option for those unsuitable for surgery. However, potential complications should be considered.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Intracranial aneurysms pose significant risks.
- Surgical intervention is not always feasible.
Observation:
- 25 patients with cerebral aneurysms underwent intravascular embolisation between 1997 and 2000.
- The procedure utilized MDS-N BALT with coils, with staged approaches for larger aneurysms.
Findings:
- Successful embolisation was achieved in 19 out of 25 patients.
- Three patients experienced intra- and postoperative complications.
Implications:
- Intravascular embolisation is an effective treatment for intracranial aneurysms.
- This technique is a preferred option for neurosurgically non-operable cases.
- Risk assessment and management of complications are crucial.