Treatment
of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms Unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIAs) are focal dilations of the arteries in the brain. Treatment of UIAs is important to prevent the potential of rupture, which can result in severe disability or death. Treatment options include microsurgical clipping, endovascular coiling, and observation. Microsurgical clipping is the traditional approach and involves open surgery to clip off the aneurysm. Endovascular coiling is a newer procedure and involves the placement of metallic coils in the aneurysm to reduce the risk of rupture. Lastly, observation is sometimes appropriate for small UIAs located in difficult to access locations. Treatment of UIAs using these approaches can help prevent rupture, reduce the risk of disability or death, and improve overall patient quality of life.
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