Depends: While it may be safe, if this is an elective procedure, i would check with your neurologist or neurosurgeon as to precautions that might be prudent. If the blood pressure is controlled, there should be minimal risk.
Answered 12/4/2012
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Endovascular: You probably mean endovascular surgery, where they treat the aneurysm from within the blood vessels via a small incision in the crease in the groin. About 80% of brain aneurysms in the us and worldwide are treated with an endovascular approach as opposed to opening the head and placing a clip (craniotomy). The final decision rests on the details of the anatomy. Seek multidisciplinary opinions.
Answered 4/18/2013
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See below: Your anesthesiologist is going to have a lot of questions. If the blood pressure is well controlled, and if the aneurysm is stable, then a procedure should be possible, as long as you are aware of the risks of rupture. While under anesthesia it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to see if the aneurysm is un-ruptured.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Yes: It would be very important for your neurologist to discuss the case with the anesthesiologist so that blood pressure is well controlled. Ultimately it depends on how large the aneurysm is. Discuss it further with neurologist and an anesthesiologist.
Answered 3/17/2017
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Yes: Absolutely. Especially if the aneurysm is small.
Answered 12/1/2012
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See below: Most anesthesiologists would prefer to have the aneurysm fixed before the operation. This is because we cannot adequately watch the aneurysm during the operation. If it is stable, and if the blood pressure is kept calm, then this operation should proceed as long as you realize and accept the risk associated with the aneurysm.
Answered 4/24/2015
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