Intracranial Aneurysmal Rupture during Pregnancy: A Case Report.
- Author:
Ik Mo LEE
1
;
Sang Jin KIM
;
Soon Phil PARK
;
Jong Oung DOH
;
Yang Ja JOO
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Pregnancy;
Aneurysm;
Management
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aneurysm;
Female;
Gestational Age;
Humans;
Intracranial Aneurysm*;
Pregnancy*;
Rupture*
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1988;17(1):113-118
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A multiparous 28-year-old woman, suffering ruptured intracranial aneurysm during pregnancy is presented. Clipping of the aneurysm was performed in 32 weeks of gestational age. Three weeks after operation, she delivered vaginally without complication. Delivery may be managed according to obstetrical indication following surgical correction of the aneurysm. The authors reviewed the literature, and discussed the neurosurgical and obstetric management of such patients.
