Title
Three distal anterior cerebral artery aneurysms in the same branch associated with five additional intracranial aneurysms
Date Issued
01 January 2017
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Publisher(s)
Medknow Publications
Abstract
Background: Multiple distal anterior cerebral artery (DACA) aneurysms appear as rare findings. Simultaneous treatment of such lesions can be particularly challenging. A report of three aneurysms on the same parent artery has not been reported before. We report a case of three DACA aneurysms treated within one microsurgical operation in a patient with eight aneurysms. Case Description: A 62-year-old woman incidentally presented with multiple various size saccular aneurysms, including tree on the left DACA. One of the DACA aneurysm was located on the A3 segment, and the other two were on the A4 and A5 segments. Ligation of all three of these aneurysms was planned in one operation. A standard anterior interhemispheric approach was utilized. Three aneurysms were successfully clipped using four clips. Intraoperative angiography confirmed aneurysm occlusion with parent artery patency preservation. The patient showed no new postoperative neurological deficit. Conclusion: Clipping multiple DACA aneurysms within a single microneurosurgical operation is a feasible treatment option. Meticulous analysis of preoperative imaging features is crucial for selecting the best, patient-specific treatment strategy.
Volume
8
Issue
1
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
CirugÃa
NeurologÃa clÃnica
Subjects
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85020453943
Source
Surgical Neurology International
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