Brain Aneurysm

Brain Aneurysm Treatment - Advanced Neurosurgery at Affordable Cost in India

A brain aneurysm is a weak spot in a blood vessel in the brain. This short explains the main treatment options available to secure the aneurysm and prevent it from bleeding.

Understanding a brain aneurysm

An aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of an artery. If it is in the brain, it can be serious if it ruptures and bleeds.

• Why they form. Aneurysms can develop due to factors like high blood pressure, smoking, or a family history. Some people may be born with a weakness in their artery walls.
• Ruptured vs unruptured. Many aneurysms do not cause symptoms and are found during tests for other conditions. A ruptured aneurysm is a medical emergency that causes a sudden, severe headache.
• The goal of treatment. Treatment aims to prevent a first or repeat bleed by sealing off the aneurysm from the main artery.

What are the treatment options?

The best approach depends on the aneurysm's size, location, and shape, and whether it has ruptured. Your general health is also an important factor.

• Surgical clipping. This is an open surgery where a neurosurgeon places a tiny metal clip at the base of the aneurysm to cut off its blood supply.
• Endovascular coiling. In this less invasive procedure, a catheter is guided through blood vessels to the aneurysm. Soft platinum coils are then placed inside it to block blood flow.
• Flow diverters. For some aneurysms, a mesh tube called a flow diverter can be placed in the parent artery. This redirects blood flow away from the aneurysm, allowing it to heal.
• Observation. For some small, unruptured aneurysms, your specialist may recommend monitoring it with regular imaging instead of immediate treatment.

The most suitable treatment for a brain aneurysm depends on your individual case. A final decision can only be made after a specialist has reviewed your medical reports and recent imaging scans.