If you are suffering from a brain aneurysm, you should be aware of the procedures available. This article will discuss the benefits and risks of treatment, as well as information about the OHSU Brain Institute’s expertise in treating brain aneurisms. It also covers the Efficacy of various aneurysm treatments.
Treatment of aneurysms with efficacy
There are many ways to evaluate the effectiveness of aneurysm treatments, including complete or close-to-complete occlusion. An independent observer is responsible for determining the primary efficacy outcome. The number of recurrences during the follow up period is another indicator of efficacy.
One study examined the occlusion rate of complex wide-neck bifurcation aeurysms. The majority of aneurysms remained occlusive six months after surgery, according to the study. The angiographic appearance of the aneurysms was also stable or improved. The study also showed that an estimated 1% of aneurysms would recur in long-term followup.
Risk of rupture
The risk of rupture after aneurysm treatments varies depending on the type of aneurysm. Aneurysms that occur in the vertebral arterial, vertebrobasilar joint, and basilar vein are more likely to rupture than those that occur in the anterior circulation. Patients with aneurysms more than 10 millimeters in diameter are at higher risk.
Smoking and alcohol abuse are other risk factors. Aneurysm rupture can be caused by the damage that cigarette smoking does to the arteries. High blood pressure can also lead to rupture. Larger aneurysms can rupture without warning. Patients with posterior communicating artery aneurysms are also more likely to rupture than those in any other part of the body.
Aneurysm treatment procedures
Aneurysm treatments can be divided into two types: open surgery or endovascular coiling. Open surgery is more complicated, while endovascular coiling is minimally invasive. Both procedures require the use a catheter to pass through the blood vessel system.
The procedure involves inserting thin, flexible catheter in the neck of the theeurysm. After that, a coil shaped like a Spring is advanced. Once the coil is in position, it will seal off any openings. Sometimes multiple coils might be needed.
The expertise of the OHSU Brain Institute when it comes to treating brain aneurysms
The OHSU Brain Institute is well-versed in diagnosing and treating brain aneurysms. These are small, balloon-like mass that form in the arteries of your brain. They can cause subarachnoid hemorhage, which is a potentially life-threatening blood clot. Fortunately, the OHSU Brain Institute is home to some of the nation's leading experts in brain aneurysms.
Aneurysms occur when the artery walls are weak and they can burst at any time. Aneurysms can be as small as a few millimeters in size to as large at a quarter. Although they can occur anywhere in the skull, most of them are found along the arteries connecting the brain to the base. A saccular aneurysm is a type of aneurysm that attaches to an artery via a stem. It can either have a narrow neck, or a wider neck.