Doctors are using a new procedure to “clip” the aneurysm before they cause a problem. An aneurysm is essentially a weak spot in an artery, which can rupture and become deadly. “"If an ...

There are two general techniques to treat brain aneurysms: surgical clipping and endovascular treatment. Surgical treatment for aneurysms involves opening the skin and bone over the surface of the ...

Four outcome types (disability measured by mRS and GOS, neurological and cardiac complications) showed statistically significant differences between coiling and clipping (Table 1, Figure 2 ...

Dear I.C.: An aneurysm is a weakening in the wall of the artery, causing part of the artery to enlarge. If the enlargement is ...

If an aneurysm is at risk of rupturing, surgical or minimally invasive procedures may be necessary. The two main treatments are surgical clipping, where a metal clip is placed at the base of the ...

Now, doctors are using a novel approach to clip the aneurysm so it won’t cause future problems. Barbara O’Hara loves the beach. But there was a time when severe pain kept her from enjoying her ...

Background To compare the effects of endovascular coiling and neurosurgical clipping in patients with unruptured intracranial aneurysm. Methods Sixteen electronic databases were searched for ...