Long-term follow-up results from the International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial suggest that coiling is preferable for ruptured aneurysms treatable with both modalities. This finding has led to a growing trend towards coiling for these patients. At our institute, coiling is now the first-line treatment for ruptured aneurysms, with exceptions for middle cerebral artery aneurysms. We also favor direct surgery for small ruptured aneurysms(<3 mm), cases with massive intracerebral hematoma, or situations requiring bypass surgery. While early rebleeding after coiling is uncommon, it carries a certain risk. Therefore, we sometimes choose clipping for ruptured anterior communicating artery or posterior communicating artery aneurysms if clipping poses minimal technical difficulty. To achieve optimal outcomes for ruptured aneurysms, a combined approach is crucial. This involves safe and effective endovascular treatment alongside necessary direct surgical interventions.
Keyphrases
- endovascular treatment
- abdominal aortic aneurysm
- internal carotid artery
- subarachnoid hemorrhage
- middle cerebral artery
- minimally invasive
- coronary artery
- brain injury
- study protocol
- physical activity
- coronary artery disease
- phase iii
- optical coherence tomography
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- combination therapy
- open label