A clip is put across this area. In those patients where direct surgery is believed to have a higher risk, or be less effective, embolization may be offered. Endovascular surgery is performed by navigating a small tube or catheter into the aneurysm from the blood vessel in the leg artery under X-Ray guidance. Tiny platinum coils or tiny latex or Silicone balloons are used to fill the aneurysm. The materials that are used to treat aneurysms are new and considered investigational, and require a special consent.
Patient selection is based on the individual patient and aneurysm anatomy.
Occasionally, a number of operations must be performed to safely obliterate the aneurysm. Additional Information A group of patients and family members who have much knowledge and experience with aneurysm have formed an Aneurysm support group nationally with regional chapters. Any member of our team would be glad to answer any questions you might have. Below is a list of phone numbers that may be of use for your reference.