A brain aneurysm is a bulging, weak part of a blood vessel. It can put pressure on nerves. And it can bleed or break open (rupture).
One way to fix a brain aneurysm is with a surgery called clipping. This surgery can prevent strokes, bleeding, and brain damage.
You'll get medicine so you'll be asleep during the surgery. Part of your head may be shaved. The doctor makes cuts through your skull. The doctor puts a clip over the aneurysm. This stops the blood flow. The cuts in your skull are then closed.
After the surgery, you may stay in the hospital for 3 to 10 days. You will probably feel very tired for several weeks. You may also have headaches or problems concentrating. To fully recover, it can take 4 to 8 weeks.
Most people need to take at least 4 weeks off from work. But it depends on your job. For example, if you operate machinery at work, you may not be able to do that for 3 months.
Surgery can be stressful. This information will help you understand what you can expect. And it will help you safely prepare for surgery.
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An aneurysm is a bulging, weak section of a blood vessel. Sometimes aneurysms put pressure on nerves. They can also bleed or break open (rupture). Surgery can fix an aneurysm in your brain. This can prevent strokes, bleeding, and brain damage.
During brain aneurysm surgery, the doctor made cuts (incisions) in your scalp and skull. Then the doctor placed a metal clip over the weak area of your brain blood vessel. Then the doctor used metal plates and clamps to put the piece of your skull back in place.
You will probably feel very tired for several weeks after this surgery. You may also have headaches or problems concentrating for 1 to 2 weeks. It can take 4 to 8 weeks to fully recover.
The incisions may be sore for about 5 days after surgery. Your scalp may swell with fluid. You may also have numbness and shooting pains near your wound. You may have swelling and bruising around your eyes. As your wound starts to heal, it may begin to itch. Medicines and ice packs can help with headaches, pain, swelling, and itching.
During surgery, the incisions on your head were closed with small metal plates or clamps. Some kinds of plates and clamps need to be removed 7 to 10 days after surgery. If your head was shaved, you may want to wear hats or scarves on your head until your hair grows back. Or it may not bother you.
You will get medicine so you will be asleep during the surgery. Part of your head may be shaved. To do the surgery, the doctor uses special tools to make cuts (incisions) in your scalp and through the bone of your skull. The doctor then places a tiny metal clip over the weak part of the blood vessel. This stops the flow of blood.
Next, the doctor uses small metal plates and clamps to put the piece of your skull back. Then the doctor closes the incisions with stitches or staples. The incisions leave scars that fade with time.
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