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Surgical repair usually has no complications, but there may be a risk of injury to the adjacent nerves that affect your tongue and voice. The most concerning risk is risk of stroke, but this is very rare. Your vascular surgeon will discuss the important risks and benefits with you.
Special precautions are taken to decrease these risks, and there may be other possible risks. When you meet with your doctor, please ask questions to make sure you understand the risks of the procedure and why the procedure is recommended.
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What are the risks of having brain aneurysm surgery?
Brain Aneurysm surgery has several risks that should be acknowledged by each patient before surgery. The risks are severe bleeding, second rupture of the aneurysm and development of vasospasm after surgery, because the clipping of the aneurysm was not possible during surgery.
What conditions are most often treated by endovascular stent surgery?
coronary artery disease; narrowing (stenosis) of the carotid artery in the neck, a risk factor for stroke; and aortic aneurysm
Is there a way to fix a 100 percent blocked internal carotid artery on the left side?
yes - bypass surgery or angioplasty.
What has the author Yves Keravel written?
Yves Keravel has written: 'Giant intracranial aneurysms' -- subject(s): Carotid Artery Diseases, Cerebral Aneurysm, Complications, Intracranial aneurysms, Surgery
Why might carotid artery surgery be necessary?
A carotid artery surgery may be necessary for a variety of reasons. A carotid artery surgery may be necessary to restore blood flow to the human brain.
How can you find more information about Oishi?
Dr Masaki Oishi is a board certified neurosurgeon working out of Houston, Texas. He commonly performs surgeries involving brain aneurysm repair and carotid surgery.
Significance of an aortic aneurysm versus a digital artery aneurysm?
An aortic aneurysm represents an underlying weakness in the wall of the aorta. If it ruptures it causes severe pain; massive internal hemmorage and, without prompt treatment, results in a quick death. A digital artery aneurysm is very rare. This is an aneurysm of one of your fingers. It can be treated with surgery and is not fatal.
Where can one find information about carotid surgery?
Carotid surgery is a medical procedure done to prevent a stroke. You can find out more information on this surgery by reading medical books from the library.
What has the author Duke S Samson written?
Duke S. Samson has written: 'Intracranial aneurysm surgery' -- subject(s): Cerebral Aneurysm, Intracranial aneurysms, Surgery
When is surgery done to repair an aortic aneurysm?
According to the Mayo Clinic, surgery for an aortic aneurysm depends on where the aneurysm is and how fast it is growing. If it's a slow growing aneurysm, the doctor might choose to simply wait and see how the aneurysm is progressing as it might not require surgery at all. If it is a fast growing aneurysm, the doctor would prefer to plan a surgery in advance but will perform an emergency surgery if the aneurysm is in danger of bursting.
Does a carotid artery which is tortuous and redundant need surgery?
If it does not get in the way of anything, no.
What has the author William Hervey ReMine written?
William Hervey ReMine has written: 'Carotid body tumors, chemodectomas' -- subject(s): Carotid body, Carotid gland, Nonchromaffin paraganglioma, Surgery, Tumors 'Manual of upper gastrointestinal surgery' -- subject(s): Esophagogastric junction, Esophagus, Gastrointestinal system, Peptic ulcer, Stomach, Surgery
