Saccular Aneurysm Treatment in Turkey
About Saccular Aneurysm
Key Highlights
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Prevents life-threatening brain hemorrhage (subarachnoid hemorrhage).Offers both open surgical (clipping) and minimally invasive (coiling) treatment options.Utilizes advanced imaging like angiography for precise, targeted intervention.Performed by highly specialized neurosurgeons and neuro-interventionalists.Aims for complete, permanent exclusion of the aneurysm from blood flow.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of an unruptured saccular aneurysm, especially if larger than 7mm or showing growth.
- Previous rupture of a saccular aneurysm (to prevent re-bleeding).
- Aneurysm causing symptoms like headaches, vision changes, or nerve palsy.
- Family history of brain aneurysms or presence of connective tissue disorders.
- Aneurysm with a morphology (shape, dome-to-neck ratio) deemed high-risk for future rupture.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive neurological imaging (CT Angiography, MR Angiography, or Digital Subtraction Angiography).
- Pre-operative blood tests, ECG, and chest X-ray to assess fitness for surgery.
- Discussion of procedure risks, benefits, and alternative treatments with the neurosurgical team.
- Discontinuation of blood-thinning medications (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) as advised by the doctor.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure, depending on the planned anesthesia.
Risks & possible complications
- Intraoperative or post-operative bleeding (hemorrhage).
- Risk of stroke due to blood vessel injury or clot formation.
- Infection at the surgical site or meningitis.
- Damage to surrounding brain tissue or cranial nerves, potentially affecting vision, speech, or movement.
- Incomplete aneurysm occlusion or recurrence requiring further treatment.
- Reactions to anesthesia or contrast dye.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial monitoring in a Neuro-ICU for vital signs and neurological checks.
- Management of post-procedure pain, nausea, and potential blood pressure spikes.
- Gradual mobilization with assistance; activity restrictions as advised.
- Follow-up imaging (angiogram) to confirm successful aneurysm treatment.
- Outpatient rehabilitation (physical, occupational, or speech therapy) may be needed based on individual recovery.
- Long-term follow-up with the neurosurgeon and management of vascular risk factors.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks for initial recovery; 3-6 months for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering saccular aneurysm in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for saccular aneurysm in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Ankara, 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 saccular aneurysm. MediFyr helps you compare neurosurgeons 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 saccular aneurysm compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Saccular Aneurysm in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurosurgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing saccular aneurysm.
Istanbul, Turkey
38 Doctors
Aditya Khan, a 42-year-old software engineer...
Aditya Khan, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, had always been healthy. His life revolved around deadlines and his children's soccer games. The first sign was a sudden, explosive headache while debugging code, a pain he described as 'being struck by lightning.' A trip to the ER and a CT scan revealed a 7mm saccular aneurysm on his middle cerebral artery. The neurosurgeon, Dr. Chen, explained the 'berry-like' bulge in his brain artery and the risk of rupture. She recommended a minimally invasive endovascular coiling procedure to fill the aneurysm with tiny platinum coils, blocking it off from the bloodstream. Aditya was terrified, not for himself, but for his family's future. The procedure itself was a blur of anesthesia. Recovery in the Neuro-ICU was slow, with a relentless headache and intense fatigue. But each clear-headed day was a victory. Six months later, after cardiac rehab and cognitive therapy, he was back at work part-time. The emotional journey was profound: from the primal fear of leaving his children fatherless to a deep, quiet gratitude for modern medicine and a renewed commitment to life's small moments, like reading bedtime stories without a looming shadow of 'what if.'
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