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How long does it take brain swelling to come down if somebody gets an aneurysm clip?

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Dr. Cosme Manzarbeitia answered

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Varies: Its variable but in about a week it should be back to normal, esprcially if. Coiled with steroids.

Answered 5/18/2017

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