“Is brain aneurysm surgery risky?”
My friend will have surgery for a brain aneurysm. Is brain aneurysm surgery risky?
2 Answers
The risks for open surgical clipping of an intracranial aneurysm are higher than other types of intracranial surgery, but are, overall quite low, in experienced hands. The risks depend on many factors including whether or not the aneurysm has ruptured, the size and location and configuration of the aneurysm and patient-related factors such as age.
The answer to your question about the risks of brain aneurysm surgery depends on many factors. The location and size of the aneurysm and the patient's overall health are essential factors. Many aneurysms can now be successfully treated using interventional methods by way of catheters and the femoral artery rather than by the traditional craniotomy technique. The risks should be discussed with the surgeon who will perform the treatment.
