Microsurgical treatment of intracranial aneurysm in the elderly.
Microsurgery for supratentorial aneurysm was performed in 19 patients over the age of 65 with good results in 74%. Mortality and complications are discussed in the light of the preoperative neurological status and general condition. The indications for surgery are outlined.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006221:Halothane; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D006987:Hypesthesia / Q000150:complications; D007023:Hypotension, Controlled; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D010243:Paralysis / Q000150:complications; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications; D014474:Unconsciousness / Q000150:complications
D006221:Halothane