Analysis on the efficacy and surgical techniques of anterior communicating aneurysms in 158 cases
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1008-6315.2011.07.005
- VernacularTitle:前交通动脉瘤158例疗效评价与手术技巧探讨
- Author:
Xiangjing MENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Anterior communicating aneurysm;
Surgical operation
- From:
Clinical Medicine of China
2011;27(7):683-685
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the efficacy, operation timing and techniques of surgical treatment in patients with the anterior communicating aneurysms. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the surgical procedures and effectiveness of 158 patients with anterior communicating aneurysms. Ten of the 158 cases were combined with aneurysms in other branches. All patients had experienced SAH (5 cases were not relevant to anterior communicating aneurysm) and received incarceration of aneurysms through the orbit-pterion approach. Preoperative Hunt-Hess grade;the number of patients with grade Ⅰ,Ⅱ, Ⅲ,Ⅳ and Ⅴ were 24,45,54,31 and 4,respectively. Fourty-four cases received surgery within 3 days after SAH,74 cases within 4 to 14 days,and 40 cases after 14 days. Results According to GOS grade; 138 cases (87. 34% ) recovered with good outcome,9 cases (5.69%) with moderate disability, 6 cases (3.80%) with severe disability, and 5 death (3. 16%, including cases giving up treatment). Among the 138 patients having good outcomes,24 were grade Ⅰ ,42 grade Ⅱ ,47 grade Ⅲ and 25 grade Ⅳ. Thirty-nine cases underwent surgery within 3 days,64 within 3 to 14 days,and 35 after 14 days. Conclusion The surgical timing of anterior communicating aneurysms should be decided according to comprehensive analysis of CT, DSA, and detailed neurologic examination of the patients. Orbit pterion approach is favorable for exposing aneurysms. A series of actions,such as reducing intracranial pressure, cerebral protection and 3H therapy,will help to improve the prognosis of the patients .
