Open Cerebrovascular Surgery
Open cerebrovascular surgery is an operation performed through the skull to treat problems with blood vessels of the brain for diseases such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), dural arteriovenous fistulae or narrowed or blocked arteries.
Surgery is performed to:
Prevent or stop bleeding in the brain
Reduce the risk of stroke
To repair or remove abnormal blood vessels
To increase or improve brain blood flow
Surgery involves:
A general anaesthetic
A cut made in the scalp and skull to reach the brain
Repair or removal of the abnormal blood vessels
Replacement of the bone and scalp
While the vast majority of procedures are safe, complications can include:
Stroke
Bleeding
Infection
Seizures
Neurological problems such as memory or speech disturbance or difficulty with movement or vision changes
Recovery from surgery includes:
A hospital stay of several days, which may be extended depending on patient condition
Rehabilitation may be required with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy
Tiredness, headaches or concentration problems may persist
Most people will make a recovery over weeks to months
There will be a need often for further follow-up scans to monitor treatment response
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