Outcome of microsurgical clipping of anterior circulation aneurysms during the period of vasospasm: single center experience in Egypt

Faculty Medicine Year: 2019
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Journal: Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery Volume:
Keywords : Outcome , microsurgical clipping , anterior circulation aneurysms    
Abstract:
Objectives: Recent guidelines recommend early closure of the ruptured aneurysms. However, this may not be available in all cases especially in developing countries. This may lead to late surgery during the period of vasospasm which may carry a potential surgical risk. The aim of this study is to report our experience of microsurgical clipping during the period of vasospasm for ruptured anterior circulation aneurysms. Methods: This study included 36 patients with ruptured anterior circulation aneurysms treated with microsurgical clipping “between January 2014 and December 2016”. All patients were operated during the period of vasospasm. We retrospectively reviewed our medical files for any operative complications, any evidence for clinical vasospasm and postoperative ischemia, and for the patients outcome. Results: Majority of patients were in good World Federation of Neurosurgeons (WFNS) Grades. Thirty (83.3%) were grades I–III. All the procedures completed successfully except in three patients who had an intraoperative rupture. Clinical vasospasm was reported in 8 (22.2%) of the patients. Favorable outcome was reported in 31 (86.1%) patients. We had only one (2.8%) perioperative mortality from aggravated vasospasm. Conclusions: Microsurgical clipping of the ruptured anterior circulation aneurysms can be done safely during the period of vasospasm without devastating complications. Securing the aneurysm in patients with late referral in developing countries should be done to prevent rebleeding and to allow for the 3H therapy application safely.
   
     
 
       

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