Multidose Adenosine Used to Facilitate Microsurgical Clipping of a Cerebral Aneurysm Complicated by Intraoperative Rupture: A Case Report

A A Case Rep. 2017 Mar 1;8(5):109-112. doi: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000438.

Abstract

In some cases of cerebral aneurysm clipping, direct clip application to the aneurysm neck may be difficult or the aneurysm may rupture unexpectedly. In these cases, a clip may be temporarily applied to the parent artery to reduce aneurysmal wall tension, facilitate permanent clip placement, or control bleeding if the aneurysm ruptures. In certain circumstances, even applying a temporary clip may be challenging. We present a case in which the aneurysm ruptured and IV administration of adenosine was required to facilitate clipping. This case suggests that administering multiple consecutive precalculated doses of adenosine may be a safe method to manage aneurysmal rupture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenosine / therapeutic use*
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / drug therapy*
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Intraoperative Complications / drug therapy*
  • Intraoperative Complications / surgery
  • Microsurgery / methods*
  • Middle Aged
  • Middle Cerebral Artery / surgery*
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / surgery*
  • Surgical Instruments*
  • Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Vasodilator Agents
  • Adenosine