Microsurgery of anterior communicating artery aneurysms (literature review)

Authors

  • Jai Young Yoon Author

Keywords:

aneurysm clip; microsurgery; surgical effect; anterior communicating artery aneurysm; aneurysm rupture; operative mortality; aneurysm neck; surgical timing; temporary occlusion; electrocautery

Abstract

Anterior communicating artery aneurysm (ACAA) accounts for approximately 30 to 35% of intracranial aneurysms. Due to its deep location, previous surgical results were unsatisfactory, and the surgical mortality rate could sometimes be as high as 30%. In recent years, with the advancement of surgical technology, the mortality rate has dropped to 1.5-5.5%. Regarding surgical methods, various schools have different opinions, and most generally advocate the use of microsurgery. However, through 1,000 cases of intracranial aneurysm surgery, Suzuki Jiro and others believe that good results can be obtained without microsurgery. Obviously, this has nothing to do with the artist's

Published

2008-12-09

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