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Published on: August 11, 2015
Principles in case-based aneurysm treatment: approaching complex lesions excluded by International Subarachnoid
Justin F Fraser1, Michelle J Smith, Athos Patsalides
1Department of Neurological Surgery, Cornell University–Weill Medical College, New York, New York, USA.
Objective:
To review notable aneurysm cases that required complex decision making from a single institution and to examine available literature when relevant to highlight evidence-based paradigms for treatment of complex aneurysms.
Methods:
Case illustrations were used to highlight topics in complex aneurysm treatments. Reviews of the literature were conducted to evaluate the evidence for available treatment models.
Results:
Current modalities for treating complex aneurysms involve endovascular and microsurgical tools.
Conclusions:
Innovations in both arms of the cerebrovascular field will continue to advance the field and provide novel approaches to these complex lesions.
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