Aneurysm is the term that refers to the ballooning that occurs at the weak point in the artery wall. The aneurysm wall is thinner and weaker than a normal vessel wall. Therefore, the risk of the bubble bursting and causing brain hemorrhage is high. A serious health problem can result in death if an aneurysm is not treated in time and necessary intervention.
WHO CAN HAVE ANEURYSM?
Aneurysm is not a congenital disease. It is usually seen in people over the age of 30. The risk of aneurysm is higher in hypertension patients with a first-degree relative with aneurysm, excessive smoking and alcohol consumption. In addition, sudden movements and weight lifters can be seen instantaneously bursting aneurysm. Unfortunately, 20% of patients who experience aneurysm bleeding die at the time of the event. Therefore, it is very important to control in risky situations.
ANEURYSMA TREATMENT
Aneurysm is a difficult disease to diagnose. It can be seen as a simple headache and may be ignored by the person. If the diagnosis is made on time, surgical intervention is risky but the most effective method. The aneurysm is intervened by administering general anesthesia to the patient. Aneurysm can be intervened directly from the skull, or it can be intervened with incisions made from the arm or groin. After the operation, the patient should be careful for a long time. Necessary controls should be made with the help of MRI.
ANEURYSM AND BRAIN SURGERY
Since aneurysm occurs in the vessels in the brain, the department that should be consulted and intervened is neurosurgery. During general anesthesia, open surgery is performed by making a small incision in the brain and removing bone from the skull. After the aneurysm is removed, the incisions are closed and the patient can be discharged after the necessary controls.
