Cerebrovascular Surgery
Surgical Management of Brain Blood Vessels
Cerebrovascular surgery involves treating complex abnormalities of the blood vessels in the brain. Conditions such as brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and blocked carotid arteries can cause catastrophic strokes if left untreated.
As a renowned neurosurgeon, Dr. Sunil Kutty possesses extensive expertise in microsurgery. He performs intricate arterial repairs, clippings, and bypasses to restore safe blood flow, effectively protecting patients from life-threatening neurological events.
Conditions Requiring Vascular Intervention
Vascular anomalies require immediate specialized assessment. Key conditions include:
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Unruptured and ruptured brain aneurysms
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Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
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Carotid artery stenosis (plaque buildup)
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Cavernous malformations
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Moyamoya disease
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Ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes
Microsurgical Excellence
Surgical precision is critical in vascular procedures:
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Microsurgical Aneurysm Clipping: Placing a tiny metal clip to stop blood flow into an aneurysm.
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AVM Resection: Carefully removing complex tangles of abnormal blood vessels.
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EC-IC Bypass Surgery: Rerouting blood supply around blocked arteries in the brain.
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Carotid Endarterectomy: Removing plaque from the neck arteries to prevent stroke.
What is the difference between clipping and coiling an aneurysm?
Clipping is a surgical procedure where the skull is opened to place a clip on the aneurysm, whereas coiling is an endovascular procedure performed via a catheter in the groin.
How safe is cerebrovascular surgery?
With the use of intraoperative angiography, advanced microscopes, and neuromonitoring, the safety profiles of these complex surgeries have improved dramatically.
What is the recovery time for AVM surgery?
Recovery varies based on the size and location of the AVM, but patients generally require several weeks to months to fully recover and rehabilitate.
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