Differences in the management of ruptured intracranial aneurysms: a survey of practice amongst British neurosurgeons. Issue 8 (August 1987)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Marsh, H; Maurice-Williams, R S; Lindsay, K W
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 50:Issue 8(1987)
• Page Start: 965
• Page End: 970
• Publication Date: 1987-08
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.50.8.965
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : British consultant neurosurgeons in post for at least one year were sent a postal questionnaire about the way in which they managed patients with ruptured aneurysms; 87% replied. Wide differences were evident in almost all aspects of treatment, before, during and after surgery. A consensus of opinion appeared in only a few areas: the employment of magnification during surgery, the use of clipping as the preferred method of surgical treatment, and a general reluctance to operate on patients with a depressed conscious level within a week of haemorrhage.