The results of proximal anterior cerebral artery occlusion for anterior communicating aneurysms

Abstract

✓ A 3- to 10-year follow-up of a selected group of 23 patients treated for ruptured anterior communicating aneurysms by proximal clipping of one anterior cerebral artery has been evaluated. There was no instance of recurrent hemorrhage. The operation carried a relatively low morbidity and mortality (13%). Early and late results are compared. The importance of adequate preoperative angiography, the minimal complications, and the advantages of the procedure are discussed.