Aneurysm, Neurosurgery FAQ

Is it safe to fly after surgery for an intracranial vascular malformation? Dear Dr. Chang, My family member underwent clipping surgery for an intracranial aneurysm three years ago and has been in stable condition during follow-up visits. They have not flown on an airplane during...

The cause of hemangiomas is not fully understood? Hello doctor, my family member was hospitalized on January 2nd due to subarachnoid hemorrhage. They underwent a CT scan and angiography, and although they have been continuously examined, no aneurysm has been found. The attending ...

Cerebral hemorrhage underwent cerebral angiography, but no bleeding source (aneurysm) was found? Hello doctor, my sister was hospitalized on the night of January 2 due to a cerebral hemorrhage and underwent a craniotomy for drainage. She is currently in the intensive care unit, a...

Ruptured cerebral aneurysm, subarachnoid hemorrhage, has undergone embolization surgery? Hello Doctor, thank you very much for taking the time to respond. On Day 0, my father experienced a sudden severe headache on the morning of December 2nd. He was taken to the hospital half ...

Embolization coil Hello, doctor. A relative of mine has been diagnosed with an early-stage cerebral aneurysm. The doctor recommended endovascular coil embolization as a minimally invasive treatment. At the time, the person was too anxious and forgot to ask the doctor some questio...

Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistula Hello Dr. Chang: My husband (37 years old) previously had an intracranial dural arteriovenous fistula and underwent surgery (with coils and stents placed in the cerebral vasculature). Recently, he has been experiencing pain in his shoulder...

Arterial aneurysm Hello Dr. Chang, I was diagnosed with a cerebral aneurysm after experiencing severe headaches and undergoing a CT scan in 2017. Subsequently, I had MRI and angiography arranged. Over the past few years, I have had two follow-up MRIs, and the results indicated th...

The patient has symptoms of hydrocephalus and has had a shunt installed. The drainage is set to maximum, but the results are not satisfactory? Dear Dr. Zhang, My mother is 67 years old. In 2018, she underwent surgery for a carotid artery aneurysm that was compressing her brainst...

Aneurysm rupture, currently in a coma? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about a 71-year-old patient who has no poor dietary habits and maintains a normal daily routine, but is small in stature and has a weak immune system. Health checks show no signs of hypertension, diabetes, ...

What is a 1mm intracranial aneurysm? Hello Dr. Zhao, at the beginning of this year, I visited the neurology department at Hospital A due to persistent dizziness and decreased hearing in my left ear. The doctor ordered a non-contrast MRI, which revealed a left-sided vestibular sch...

Intracranial vascular tumor The patient has suffered from an aneurysm compressing the brainstem, resulting in severe flattening of the brainstem. Upon seeking help from a certain hospital, the doctor indicated that there was no intention to treat the aneurysm and only removed a o...

Clamping surgery Hello Doctor: My mother underwent a craniotomy on March 15, with the surgery performed on the 16th. After the surgery, the doctor reported that it was very successful, with no bleeding and the aneurysm was clipped. She was then moved to the intensive care unit fo...

Ruptured cerebral aneurysm with right-sided hematoma? Hello, my mother is 59 years old and has high blood pressure. She hasn't been taking her medication regularly. On Friday night, she suffered a ruptured aneurysm and was admitted to the hospital. Her blood pressure was low...

The recurrence rate of traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage? Hello Doctor, I accidentally hit my head while walking two weeks ago. At that moment, I felt fine, but four days later, I suddenly experienced severe pain in my head. I was taken to the emergency room and diagnosed with su...

In cases of hypertension with aneurysm rupture and elevated intracranial pressure, administering glycerol to reduce intracranial pressure is part of the standard treatment protocol? 1. At 1:00 PM, the patient experienced a ruptured aneurysm with intracranial hemorrhage, as shown ...

Cerebral aneurysm Three months ago, I underwent surgery for a cerebral aneurysm, followed by an endovascular embolization procedure. I came across discussions online suggesting that engaging in sexual activity could potentially cause the aneurysm to rupture. Is this true? Also, i...

Craniectomy Due to a ruptured aneurysm, my mother had her skull removed for decompression. She is currently being cared for at home, but the skull has not been replaced. I would like to know what precautions should be taken. Aside from avoiding pressure and impact, can she functi...

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt, hydrocephalus, brain tumor? Hello Doctor, my father underwent surgery last August due to a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. After the surgery, he developed hydrocephalus and underwent another procedure to have a drainage catheter installed. However, hi...

Extracranial aneurysm Hello Dr. Chang: Recently, an elder in my family underwent a vascular imaging examination and was found to have two extracranial aneurysms, each measuring 0.5 cm. Since they are extracranial, is it generally the case that no treatment is required? If an extr...

Interval between two surgeries on the same limb? Doctor: Hello, I am a 50-year-old office worker. In December of last year, a health check revealed through MRI that I have a brain aneurysm on both the left and right sides of the cerebral cavity, each measuring 1 cm. In March of t...