Microsurgical partial trapping for the treatment of unclippable vertebral artery aneurysms: Experience from 27 patients and review of literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The efficacy and safety of partial trapping for the treatment of unclippable vertebral artery aneurysms (UVAs) are still questionable. The partial trapping method (proximal or distal occlusion) was used in the treatment of aneurysms to simplify the surgical procedure and avoid postoperative complications.

Methods

This study included 27 patients with UVAs who underwent microsurgical partial trapping between January 2015 and August 2022, and their postoperative outcomes and complications were retrospectively reviewed and evaluated.

Results

Ruptured UVAs were detected in 25 (92.6%) patients, and 13 (48.1%) patients had poor-grade status. Fusiform dissection, dissecting, and fusiform aneurysms were observed in 17 (63%), 7 (25.9%), and 3 (11.1%) patients, respec

SUBMITTER: Techasrisaksakul K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10755825 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature