A minimally invasive procedure, cerebral aneurysm repair by endovascular embolization involves filling an aneurysm with tiny wires made out of platinum. The wires are delivered to the area with a catheter in the blood vessel. This blocks blood flow to the aneurysm and circumvents a rupture.

Also Known As:

• Percutaneous coil embolization
• Coiling
• Cerebral aneurysm repair by coiling
• Craniotomy for intracranial aneurysm
• Brain surgery

Conditions Treated with Cerebral Aneurysm Repair by Endovascular Embolization:

Cerebral aneurysm repair by endovascular embolization is utilized in cases of subarachnoid hemorrhage and cerebral aneurysm. 

There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical alternatives to cerebral aneurysm repair by endovascular embolization.

Anesthesia with Cerebral Aneurysm Repair by Endovascular Embolization:

Cerebral aneurysm repair by endovascular embolization is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Cerebral Aneurysm Repair by Endovascular Embolization:

Possible risks following cerebral aneurysm repair by endovascular embolization include blood clots, infection, hemorrhage, stroke, brain damage and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible to experience cerebral vasospasm, incomplete occlusion by the coils, displacement of the coils and aneurysm rupture.

Prognosis after Cerebral Aneurysm Repair by Endovascular Embolization:

The prognosis for a positive end result following cerebral aneurysm repair by endovascular embolization is good. However, there is a chance that the aneurysm may fill again and rupture.

Recovery from Cerebral Aneurysm Repair by Endovascular Embolization:

The total recovery time following cerebral aneurysm repair by endovascular embolization is three to five days.