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Is Surgery Needed For The Aneurysm In Brain?
sir, my mother had s.a.h grade 4 on 3rd oct.2011. after medical management she was in good health and discharged on 6th nov.2011. now doctor says that there is a aneurysm in brain and she will require operation. please guide, what should we do? should we wait for more recovery or go for clipping or coiling. if yes,then please guide which way is more safer. regards, hitesh thakor ahmedabad
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Hello,
Coiling is safer than clipping for the majority of the aneurysms. However, it depends on the location and it is the treating Doctor that decides the best procedure appropriate for your mother's case.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
Coiling is safer than clipping for the majority of the aneurysms. However, it depends on the location and it is the treating Doctor that decides the best procedure appropriate for your mother's case.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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