Endovascular treatment of an acutely ruptured intracranial aneurysm in pregnancy: report of eight cases

Emerg Radiol. 2010 May;17(3):205-7. doi: 10.1007/s10140-009-0848-0. Epub 2009 Nov 17.

Abstract

Treatment of acutely ruptured intracranial aneurysms in pregnancy represents a clinical challenge requiring a meticulously selected strategy. We report eight cases of ruptured cerebral aneurysms in eight pregnant patients treated safely and effectively via an endovascular approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome