INTRACRANIAL ARTERIAL LOOP WITH A COMPLEX PARTIALLY THROMBOSED LARGE ANEURYSM ON THE POSTERIOR CIRCULATION: WHAT TO DO NEXT?
Introduction Managing intracranial aneurysms in the posterior circulation is particularly challenging due to anatomical complexities and the high risk of rupture. The presence of a large, partially thrombosed aneurysm adds another layer of difficulty. This report details the case of a 66-year-ol...
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Introduction
Managing intracranial aneurysms in the posterior circulation is particularly challenging due to anatomical complexities and the high risk of rupture. The presence of a large, partially thrombosed aneurysm adds another layer of difficulty. This report details the case of a 66-year-old female patient presenting with a symptomatic intracranial arterial loop and a large, partially thrombosed aneurysm in the posterior circulation, successfully treated through microsurgical clipping.
Material and Methods
A 66-year-old female with a history of intermittent headaches, vertigo, and diplopia underwent neuroimaging, including computed tomography angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Imaging revealed a large aneurysm in the posterior circulation, with partial thrombosis and an associated intracranial arterial loop. The patient was scheduled for a craniotomy to perform microsurgical clipping of the aneurysm. Two titanium aneurysm clips were applied to achieve complete occlusion.
Results
Intraoperative findings confirmed the large, partially thrombosed aneurysm arising from the basilar artery, with a complex arterial loop intricately intertwined with the aneurysm and adjacent neurovascular structures. The first clip was placed to secure the primary inflow, and the second clip provided additional reinforcement. Postoperative imaging demonstrated successful clipping with no residual aneurysm filling. The patient had an uneventful recovery with no immediate postoperative complications. Clinically, the patient reported significant improvement in symptoms, with a complete resolution of headaches and vertigo.
Conclusions
This case highlights the challenges and considerations in managing large, partially thrombosed aneurysms in the posterior circulation, particularly in the presence of an intracranial arterial loop. Successful management requires precise microsurgical technique and careful intraoperative decision-making. Further research is needed to optimize treatment strategies, potentially incorporating adjunctive endovascular techniques to enhance surgical outcomes.
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| spelling | doaj-art-e7cd16e7191647ec9b6b957350b2d6db2024-11-14T15:47:10ZengLondon Academic PublishingRomanian Neurosurgery1220-88412344-49592024-11-0138Special Issue10.33962/roneuro-2024-094INTRACRANIAL ARTERIAL LOOP WITH A COMPLEX PARTIALLY THROMBOSED LARGE ANEURYSM ON THE POSTERIOR CIRCULATION: WHAT TO DO NEXT?Julia-Melinda DomahidiGeorge-Mihai CosmaRafael-Florin ChisIoan Stefan Florian Introduction Managing intracranial aneurysms in the posterior circulation is particularly challenging due to anatomical complexities and the high risk of rupture. The presence of a large, partially thrombosed aneurysm adds another layer of difficulty. This report details the case of a 66-year-old female patient presenting with a symptomatic intracranial arterial loop and a large, partially thrombosed aneurysm in the posterior circulation, successfully treated through microsurgical clipping. Material and Methods A 66-year-old female with a history of intermittent headaches, vertigo, and diplopia underwent neuroimaging, including computed tomography angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Imaging revealed a large aneurysm in the posterior circulation, with partial thrombosis and an associated intracranial arterial loop. The patient was scheduled for a craniotomy to perform microsurgical clipping of the aneurysm. Two titanium aneurysm clips were applied to achieve complete occlusion. Results Intraoperative findings confirmed the large, partially thrombosed aneurysm arising from the basilar artery, with a complex arterial loop intricately intertwined with the aneurysm and adjacent neurovascular structures. The first clip was placed to secure the primary inflow, and the second clip provided additional reinforcement. Postoperative imaging demonstrated successful clipping with no residual aneurysm filling. The patient had an uneventful recovery with no immediate postoperative complications. Clinically, the patient reported significant improvement in symptoms, with a complete resolution of headaches and vertigo. Conclusions This case highlights the challenges and considerations in managing large, partially thrombosed aneurysms in the posterior circulation, particularly in the presence of an intracranial arterial loop. Successful management requires precise microsurgical technique and careful intraoperative decision-making. Further research is needed to optimize treatment strategies, potentially incorporating adjunctive endovascular techniques to enhance surgical outcomes. http://journals.lapub.co.uk/index.php/roneurosurgery/article/view/2818intracranial aneurysmposterior circulationarterial loopthrombosed aneurysmaneurysm clipping |
| spellingShingle | Julia-Melinda Domahidi George-Mihai Cosma Rafael-Florin Chis Ioan Stefan Florian INTRACRANIAL ARTERIAL LOOP WITH A COMPLEX PARTIALLY THROMBOSED LARGE ANEURYSM ON THE POSTERIOR CIRCULATION: WHAT TO DO NEXT? Romanian Neurosurgery intracranial aneurysm posterior circulation arterial loop thrombosed aneurysm aneurysm clipping |
| title | INTRACRANIAL ARTERIAL LOOP WITH A COMPLEX PARTIALLY THROMBOSED LARGE ANEURYSM ON THE POSTERIOR CIRCULATION: WHAT TO DO NEXT? |
| title_full | INTRACRANIAL ARTERIAL LOOP WITH A COMPLEX PARTIALLY THROMBOSED LARGE ANEURYSM ON THE POSTERIOR CIRCULATION: WHAT TO DO NEXT? |
| title_fullStr | INTRACRANIAL ARTERIAL LOOP WITH A COMPLEX PARTIALLY THROMBOSED LARGE ANEURYSM ON THE POSTERIOR CIRCULATION: WHAT TO DO NEXT? |
| title_full_unstemmed | INTRACRANIAL ARTERIAL LOOP WITH A COMPLEX PARTIALLY THROMBOSED LARGE ANEURYSM ON THE POSTERIOR CIRCULATION: WHAT TO DO NEXT? |
| title_short | INTRACRANIAL ARTERIAL LOOP WITH A COMPLEX PARTIALLY THROMBOSED LARGE ANEURYSM ON THE POSTERIOR CIRCULATION: WHAT TO DO NEXT? |
| title_sort | intracranial arterial loop with a complex partially thrombosed large aneurysm on the posterior circulation what to do next |
| topic | intracranial aneurysm posterior circulation arterial loop thrombosed aneurysm aneurysm clipping |
| url | http://journals.lapub.co.uk/index.php/roneurosurgery/article/view/2818 |
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