Aneurysm clipping is a surgical procedure performed to treat brain aneurysms—abnormal bulges or ballooning in the walls of cerebral blood vessels. If left untreated, aneurysms can rupture, causing life-threatening bleeding in the brain. Clipping involves placing a small metal clip at the base of the aneurysm to isolate it from normal blood circulation, preventing rupture and future complications. This procedure requires precise microsurgical techniques and is typically recommended for patients with accessible aneurysms or those at high risk of bleeding.
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are tangled webs of abnormal blood vessels that disrupt normal blood flow between arteries and veins in the brain. AVM surgery is aimed at removing these malformations to reduce the risk of hemorrhage, seizures, or neurological decline. Depending on the size and location of the AVM, surgical resection may be combined with other treatment modalities like embolization or radiosurgery to achieve complete and safe removal.
These procedures fall under the domain of neurovascular surgery, a highly specialized field focused on managing conditions that affect the brain’s blood vessels. With advanced imaging guidance, intraoperative monitoring, and meticulous microsurgical expertise, patients undergoing aneurysm clipping or AVM surgery can achieve excellent outcomes, reduced complications, and improved quality of life.
