Neurovascular Surgery

Service Type

Body

Neurovascular surgery uses minimally invasive procedures to treat common strokes or complex conditions likes chiari malformation. Our neurovascular surgeons approach damaged blood vessels of the brain or spine and spinal cord with a dual-trained expertise that uses the best surgery for your situation.

Clinical Practice Terms

Microvascular Clipping

Microvascular clipping surgically cuts off blood flow to a brain aneurysm. This prevents bleeding and rupture. Typically, a portion of the skull is removed (a procedure called a craniotomy) and restored during this complex, open surgery.

While clipping stops bleeding and prevents ruptures, the procedure can't fix areas already damaged by the brain aneurysm.

The Microvascular Clipping Procedure

Your appointment before the surgery may include:

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