Intracranial Aneurysm Embolization Treatment in Turkey
About Intracranial Aneurysm Embolization
Key Highlights
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Minimally Invasive: Performed through a small puncture, avoiding open brain surgery.Reduced Recovery Time: Patients typically experience a faster recovery compared to surgical clipping.Lower Risk of Infection: No large incision reduces the risk of surgical site infections.listrongPrecise Treatment:/strong Real-time imaging allows for accurate placement of embolic materials./lilistrongEffective Prevention:/strong Significantly reduces the risk of a life-threatening aneurysm rupture./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Treatment of an unruptured intracranial aneurysm to prevent future rupture (especially if larger than 7mm or with specific morphological features).
- Emergency treatment of a ruptured aneurysm causing a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).
- Aneurysms in locations difficult to access with open surgery.
- Patients who are poor candidates for open craniotomy due to age or other medical conditions.
- Recurrent aneurysms after previous surgical treatment.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic imaging, including CT angiography (CTA) or MR angiography (MRA), to map the aneurysm.
- Pre-operative blood tests, ECG, and a review of medical history and current medications.
- Discontinuation of blood-thinning medications (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) as directed by the neurologist.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure.
- Informed consent process discussing the procedure, risks, and benefits.
Risks & possible complications
- Procedure-Related Stroke: Blood clots or vessel injury can block blood flow to parts of the brain.
- Aneurysm Rupture: Rare risk of causing the aneurysm to bleed during the procedure.
- Coil Migration or Compression: The embolic material may shift or compact over time.
- Thromboembolism: Risk of clot formation on the coils or stent.
- Allergic Reaction: To contrast dye used during imaging.
- Access Site Complications: Bleeding, bruising, or pseudoaneurysm at the catheter insertion point.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial monitoring in a recovery area or ICU (especially after treating a ruptured aneurysm) for 24-48 hours.
- Bed rest for several hours to prevent bleeding at the catheter insertion site.
- Pain management for headache or groin discomfort.
- Gradual return to normal activities over 1-2 weeks, avoiding heavy lifting and strenuous exercise.
- Follow-up imaging (e.g., MRA) at scheduled intervals (e.g., 6 months, 1 year) to confirm aneurysm occlusion.
- Long-term medication, such as antiplatelet drugs (e.g., aspirin/clopidogrel) if a stent was placed.
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Typical hospital stay:
2-5 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-3 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering intracranial aneurysm embolization in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for intracranial aneurysm embolization in Turkey include Liv Hospital Ankara, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Bahçelievler, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform intracranial aneurysm embolization. MediFyr helps you compare neurologists and book consultations online.
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 intracranial aneurysm embolization compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Intracranial Aneurysm Embolization in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing intracranial aneurysm embolization.
Instabul, Turkey
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Vivaan Williams, a 42-year-old software engineer...
Vivaan Williams, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two young children, was known for his calm demeanor. His life changed when he experienced a sudden, explosive headache while at work, followed by nausea and sensitivity to light. Rushed to the ER, a CT scan and subsequent angiogram revealed a 7mm saccular aneurysm on his middle cerebral artery. His neurologist, Dr. Chen, explained that while Vivaan had not suffered a rupture, the aneurysm's size and location posed a significant risk. Dr. Chen recommended endovascular coiling, an intracranial aneurysm embolization, as a less invasive alternative to open surgery, emphasizing its goal of preventing a future, potentially catastrophic bleed. Vivaan was terrified, his mind racing with thoughts of his family's future. The procedure itself, under general anesthesia, took three hours. He remembers only the anxiety beforehand and the relief of waking up in recovery. Post-procedure, he spent one night in the ICU for monitoring and was home within three days. Recovery involved managing mild headaches and fatigue for a few weeks, with a follow-up angiogram at six months showing successful, complete occlusion of the aneurysm. Emotionally, Vivaan transitioned from sheer terror and vulnerability to profound gratitude. The experience gave him a new perspective, shifting his focus from career pressures to cherishing daily moments with his family, though he still feels a faint, lingering anxiety before each follow-up scan.