History, Evolution and Continuing Innovations of Intracranial Aneurysm Surgery.

History, Evolution and Continuing Innovations of Intracranial Aneurysm Surgery.

World Neurosurg. 2017 Feb 09;:

Authors: Lai LT, O'Neill AH

Abstract
Evolution in the surgical treatment of intracranial aneurysms is driven by the need to refine and innovate. From an early application of the Hunterian carotid ligation to modern-day sophisticated aneurysm clip designs, progress was made through dedication and technical maturation of the cerebrovascular neurosurgeons to overcome challenges in their practices. The global expansion of endovascular services has challenged the existence of aneurysm surgery, changing the complexity of aneurysm case mix and volume that are presently referred for surgical repair. Concepts of how to best treat intracranial aneurysms have evolved over generations, and will continue to do so with further technological innovations. As with the evolution of any type of surgery, innovations frequently arise from the criticism of currently available techniques.

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