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Basilar apex artery aneurysm clipping: how I do it

  • By

  • Paolo Palmisciano

  • Sudhakar Vadivelu

  • Norberto Andaluz

  • Mario Zuccarello

  • October 6, 2025

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    Basilar apex artery aneurysms account for 5-8% of intracranial aneurysms and have high morbidity and mortality rates when ruptured.

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    Complex BAA aneurysms may be better suited for clipping due to factors like size, neck width, and involvement of nearby branches.

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    Preoperative imaging is essential for assessing aneurysm characteristics and planning the optimal surgical approach.

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    Surgical management of BAA aneurysms involves careful navigation of surrounding structures to minimize risks.

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    Different surgical zones dictate the best approaches for accessing BAA aneurysms, with specific techniques tailored to each zone.

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Basilar apex artery aneurysm clipping: how I do it

  • by Paolo Palmisciano, Sudhakar Vadivelu, Norberto Andaluz, Mario Zuccarello

  • October 6, 2025

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