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Intracranial aneurysms: an overview

Fabrice Bonneville1, Nader Sourour, Alessandra Biondi

  • 1Department of Neuroradiology, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, 47, Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France. fabrice.bonneville@psl.aphp.fr

Neuroimaging Clinics of North America
|August 29, 2006
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Intracranial aneurysms have poor outcomes despite advances. This review covers their pathology, causes, occurrence, and types to improve understanding and management.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Intracranial aneurysms, despite diagnostic and therapeutic advancements, continue to present with devastating outcomes.
  • The management of these vascular lesions remains a significant challenge in clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of intracranial aneurysms.
  • To discuss the fundamental aspects including pathology, etiologies, epidemiology, and classifications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing knowledge on intracranial aneurysms.
  • Discussion of established etiological factors and epidemiological data.
  • Analysis of current classification systems for intracranial aneurysms.

Main Results:

  • Intracranial aneurysms encompass a range of pathological processes.
  • Multiple etiological factors contribute to aneurysm formation and rupture.
  • Epidemiological data highlight varying incidence and risk factors across populations.
  • Established classifications aid in standardizing the description and understanding of aneurysms.

Conclusions:

  • A thorough understanding of the pathology, etiology, epidemiology, and classification is crucial for effective management.
  • Further research into these areas may lead to improved patient outcomes.
  • Standardized knowledge facilitates better communication and treatment strategies for intracranial aneurysms.

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