A member asked:

Can more brain aneurysms be fixed by coiling in future? (was told my 5mm aneur. can be clipped, would need a stent to coil) fearful of elective cran.

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Yes, size matters : small aneurysms can be cooled but larger ones require a clip. Also, the base of the aneurysm , whether broad or narrow, can help determine clipping or coiling.

Answered 5/27/2015

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Comments: Your brain aneurysm is currently small, and there is correlation with a size larger than 9 mm resulting in higher risk of rupture. You need to know, if hemorrhage were to occur, you would have a 50% chance of never living to be treated within hospital setting. Appreciate your concerns, and would get several neurosurgical opinions prior to signing a consent.

Answered 5/27/2015

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