Brain aneurysm treatment with neurosurgical clipping

Brain aneurysm clipping is a surgery to fix a weak spot in a brain artery called an aneurysm. A neurosurgeon evaluates a patient with an unruptured aneurysm and decides if surgery is needed based on the risks, outcomes, type, location, and shape. This surgery takes about 14 days from start to finish, including preparation and recovery. First, the surgeon makes a hole in the skull near the aneurysm to reach it more easily. Next, they use a special clip to block blood flow to the aneurysm to prevent it from bursting. The surgery is done under general anesthesia; the patient is asleep and won't feel pain. Recovery takes several weeks and involves a team of different specialists, like physical therapists, surgeons, psychologists, and speech therapists. Patients undergo different tests and exams before the surgery to ensure they're healthy enough for the operation. These include talking with a neurosurgeon and anesthesiologist, getting blood tests, and having a head CT scan. Aneurysm clipping is a long-lasting solution with a low chance of relapse bleeding. However, this surgery is more invasive. All costs related to the surgery, like medicines, hospital stays, and nursing care, are covered. After the surgery, patients get medical records and recommendations for their future care.