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Small cerebral aneurysms (<5 mm) are frequently ruptured, leading to significant death and disability. Surgical treatment is recommended when risk factors are present, especially for small, bleeding aneurysms.

Keywords:
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  • Vascular Neurology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Cerebral aneurysm prevalence ranges from 0.4% to 10%.
  • Treatment decisions for incidental aneurysms, particularly small ones (<5 mm), remain controversial.
  • Emerging evidence suggests small lesions frequently rupture.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the rate and risk of bleeding from cerebral aneurysms.
  • To evaluate the outcomes of surgically treated intracranial aneurysms.
  • To inform treatment strategies for small cerebral aneurysms.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 118 patients undergoing surgical clipping for intracranial aneurysms (April 2012-July 2013).
  • Literature review of 357 papers (5-year period), selecting 50 relevant studies.
  • Assessment of patient outcomes using the modified Rankin scale.

Main Results:

  • 51% of analyzed aneurysms had ruptured.
  • Small aneurysms (<5 mm) constituted 21% of cases, with a 48% bleeding rate.
  • High blood pressure was a major risk factor (56%); aneurysms <2 mm were all ruptured.

Conclusions:

  • Small cerebral aneurysms (21% of the series) showed a high bleeding rate (48%), causing significant mortality and disability.
  • Surgical intervention is favored when risk factors are identified.
  • The study highlights the importance of considering treatment for small aneurysms, especially those with associated risk factors.