Aneurysm Clipping Treatment in India
About Aneurysm Clipping
Key Highlights
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Definitive Treatment: Provides a permanent solution by physically excluding the aneurysm from circulation.High Success Rate: Long-established procedure with proven durability and effectiveness in preventing re-bleeding.Direct Visualization: Surgeons have direct access to the aneurysm and surrounding vessels for precise clip placement.listrongSuitable for Complex Cases:/strong Often the preferred option for wide-necked, large, or fusiform aneurysms where endovascular techniques are less effective./lilistrongImmediate Protection:/strong Once clipped, the aneurysm is secured, offering immediate protection against rupture./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Ruptured brain aneurysm causing a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).
- Unruptured aneurysm with a high risk of future rupture based on size, location, growth, or patient history.
- Aneurysms with a wide neck that are not amenable to endovascular coiling.
- Failed or recurrent aneurysm after a previous endovascular treatment.
- Symptomatic unruptured aneurysms causing mass effect (e.g., pressing on nerves, causing vision problems or pain).
- Patient preference or anatomical factors making clipping a safer option than coiling.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive Imaging: Detailed brain imaging (CT Angiogram, MR Angiogram, or Cerebral Angiogram) to map the aneurysm's exact size, shape, and location.
- Medical Evaluation: Thorough pre-operative assessment including heart, lung, and kidney function tests.
- Medication Review: Adjusting or stopping blood thinners (anticoagulants/antiplatelets) several days before surgery as directed.
- Fasting: No food or drink (NPO) for 6-8 hours prior to the procedure.
- Informed Consent: Detailed discussion with the surgical team about the procedure's goals, risks, benefits, and alternatives.
- Hair Preparation: Shaving a small portion of the scalp at the surgical site.
Risks & possible complications
- Surgical Risks: Infection, bleeding, and reactions to anesthesia.
- Neurological Deficits: Potential for stroke, brain swelling, or damage to surrounding brain tissue, which may lead to weakness, speech difficulties, vision changes, or memory problems.
- Vessel Injury: Accidental damage to the parent artery or nearby blood vessels, potentially causing ischemia.
- Seizures: Risk of post-operative seizures.
- CSF Leak: Leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the incision site.
- Incomplete Clipping: Rare possibility of the clip not fully occluding the aneurysm, requiring further treatment.
- General Complications: Blood clots, pneumonia, or other risks associated with major surgery.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital Stay: Initial recovery in an ICU for close monitoring, followed by a move to a regular ward. Total stay typically ranges from several days to two weeks.
- Pain Management: Medications are provided to manage headache and incision site pain.
- Activity Restrictions: Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and bending over for 4-6 weeks. Gradual increase in light activity is encouraged.
- Incision Care: Keep the surgical site clean and dry. Staples or stitches are usually removed 7-14 days post-surgery.
- Follow-up Imaging: A follow-up angiogram or other imaging is often scheduled to confirm the clip's position and the aneurysm's occlusion.
- Rehabilitation: Physical, occupational, or speech therapy may be recommended to address any neurological deficits.
- Long-term Monitoring: Regular follow-up visits with the neurosurgeon and neurologist to monitor recovery and overall brain health.
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Typical hospital stay:
7-14 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering aneurysm clipping in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with vascular surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for aneurysm clipping compare across other countries where we have data.
Olivia Chopra, a 42-year-old high school...
Olivia Chopra, a 42-year-old high school principal and mother of two, was known for her boundless energy. Her life changed one evening when a sudden, explosive headache struck while she was helping with homework, followed by nausea and a stiff neck. Rushed to the ER, a CT scan revealed a ruptured anterior communicating artery aneurysm causing a subarachnoid hemorrhage. The neurosurgeon explained that the bleeding had to be stopped immediately to prevent re-bleeding and catastrophic brain damage. He recommended an emergency aneurysm clipping, a procedure to place a tiny titanium clip across the neck of the aneurysm, sealing it off from the bloodstream. Olivia underwent a successful craniotomy. The post-operative period in the Neuro-ICU was difficult, with headaches and sensitivity to light, but she avoided vasospasm, a common complication. After three weeks of inpatient rehab focusing on cognitive exercises and regaining strength, she was discharged. Emotionally, the experience was terrifying. Before the procedure, she felt her identity as a capable leader and caregiver was being stripped away, replaced by sheer vulnerability. After, she grappled with anxiety and a new awareness of her mortality, but this transformed into profound gratitude. Her recovery, though slow, became a family project, strengthening her bonds and giving her a renewed, calmer perspective on life.
Vascular surgeons for Aneurysm Clipping
Explore experienced vascular surgeons who regularly perform aneurysm clipping and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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