Mortality and Morbidity of Surgery for Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms

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Authors

Theodora W. M. Raaymakers · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Gabriël J.E. Rinkel · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

M. Limburg · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Ale Algra · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Abstract

In studies published between 1966 and 1996 on clipping of unruptured aneurysms, mortality was 2.6% and morbidity was 10.9%. In calculating the pros and cons of preventive surgery, these proportions should be taken into account.

Topics & Keywords

Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Stroke

Volume 29, Issue 8, pp. 1531-1538

DOI: 10.1161/01.str.29.8.1531

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