Risk of Rupture of Small Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysms Is Similar to Posterior Circulation Aneurysms

2013162 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Philippe Bijlenga · University of Geneva

Christian Ebeling · University of Geneva

Max Jaegersberg · University of Geneva

Paul Summers · University of Geneva

Alister Rogers · University of Geneva

Alan Waterworth · University of Geneva

Jimison Iavindrasana · University of Geneva

Abstract

We found that AC aneurysms are not a homogenous group. Aneurysms between 4 and 7 mm located in AcoA or distal anterior cerebral artery present similar rupture odds to posterior circulation aneurysms. Intervention should be recommended for this high-risk lesion group.

Topics & Keywords

Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications Moyamoya disease diagnosis and treatment Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Stroke

Volume 44, Issue 11, pp. 3018-3026

DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.113.001667

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