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Cerebral Aneurysm Treated with Groundbreaking WEB Device
2 Feb
Summary
- A rare wide-neck cerebral aneurysm was treated using a WEB device.
- The device was inserted via a wrist artery, avoiding open surgery.
- The patient is recovering well after the minimally invasive procedure.
A 60-year-old woman in Chennai received treatment for a rare cerebral aneurysm at Rela Hospital. Doctors utilized a Woven EndoBridge (WEB) device, a mesh-like implant, to address the condition. This innovative technique allowed for the blockage of blood flow into the aneurysm, facilitating clotting and preventing further hemorrhage.
The procedure involved inserting the WEB device through an artery in the wrist. This method notably bypassed the need for traditional open surgery, conventional stents, or dual antiplatelet medication. It also reduced procedural trauma and enabled earlier patient mobilization.
The patient had presented with a severe headache and loss of consciousness, with high blood pressure readings. Imaging confirmed a ruptured wide-neck aneurysm. The successful embolization procedure, led by a team of specialists, has resulted in the patient’s good recovery and transfer from the ICU.
